3 Must-Read Annette Wynne Poems

Annette Wynne was an American poet who specialized in children’s poetry. Her best-known collections are For Days and Days: A Year Round Treasury of Child Verse and Treasure Things. They were published in 1919 and 1922 respectively.

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What Though the Dark Come Down

‘What Though the Dark Come Down’ by Annette Wynne is a powerful, four-stanza poem that explores the power, or lack thereof, darkness holds.

Among Annette Wynne's poems, this piece is one of her best. It uses fairly straightforward language but it is still quite poetic, allowing for a great deal to be read into the text.

What though the dark come down,

What though the shadows fall,

What though the dark come on the sea,

And the ships and the hills and all?

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The Pilgrims Came

Reflecting on Pilgrims’ journey, ‘The Pilgrims Came’ by Annette Wynne unearths forgotten joy, crafting history into Thanksgiving’s legacy.

Annette Wynne’s poem 'The Pilgrims Came' is often cited, especially around Thanksgiving in the United States, as it touches upon the story of the Pilgrims' arrival in America. The poem is simple and designed for children, making the story of the Pilgrims relatable and easy to understand. Annette Wynne wrote many poems and stories for children, so in that sense, 'The Pilgrims Came' is representative of her style – it’s straightforward, engaging, and crafted to appeal to young readers.

The Pilgrims came across the sea,

And never thought of you and me;

And yet it's very strange the way

We think of them Thanksgiving Day.

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A Butterfly Talks

‘A Butterfly Talks’ is a children’s poem written by the American poet Annette Wynne. In this short poem, the poet emphasizes the splendor of simple things in nature.

A butterfly talks to each flower

And stops to eat and drink,

And I have seen one lighting

In a quiet spot to think;

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