TO A RIVER IN WHICH A CHILD WAS DROWNED

Series: Poetry for Children

The poem reflects on the juxtaposition of the river's serene beauty and the tragic event of a child's drowning. The river, described as smiling and playful, conceals a darker reality beneath its surface. The imagery of sunbeams and the gentle flow contrasts sharply with the grim fate of the child, Edward, whose body lies submerged and forgotten in the riverbed. The poem explores themes of innocence lost and the deceptive nature of appearances, as the river, while seemingly benign, harbors death within its depths. The speaker grapples with the... AI Generated Content

~1807 CE
Available in: English
Moderate

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