THE ISLAND OF ENDLESS PLAY

Series: Poems of Purpose

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

The poem explores the idea of a utopian island where children can play freely and endlessly, away from the harsh realities of adulthood. The speaker describes the island as a place of beauty and wonder, where flowers bloom perpetually and birds sing sweet melodies. The children who inhabit this island are carefree and joyful, unencumbered by the burdens of growing up. The poem suggests that this island is a state of mind, a nostalgic longing for a lost innocence and freedom. AI Generated Content

~1918 CE

Available in: English