Sunday, October 18, 2015

Sunday Poetry - A A Milne

I know the 1924 Club doesn't begin until tomorrow but I couldn't resist a poem from a collection published in 1924, especially as this is one of my favourite poems. Buckingham Palace by A A Milne is from the collection, When We Were Very Young &, as A A Milne is one of Simon's favourite authors, I know he won't object. What is it about the line Says Alice at the end of every verse that is so endearing? Maybe it's the idea that everything Alice says must be right, to Christopher Robin at least. It's that complete trust that a child feels for a loved adult. The King's Breakfast is another favourite poem from this collection.

I've been reading John Buchan & Baroness Orczy for the 1924 Club & I can't wait to see what everyone else has been reading.

They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
Alice is marrying one of the guard.
"A soldier's life is terrible hard,"
Says Alice.

They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
We saw a guard in a sentry-box.
"One of the sergeants looks after their socks,"
Says Alice.

They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
We looked for the King, but he never came.
"Well, God take care of him, all the same,"
Says Alice.

They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
They've great big parties inside the grounds.
"I wouldn't be King for a hundred pounds,"
Says Alice.

They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
A face looked out, but it wasn't the King's.
"He's much too busy a-signing things,"
Says Alice.

They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
"Do you think the King knows all about me?"
"Sure to, dear, but it's time for tea,"
Says Alice.
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8 comments:

  1. joan.kylerOctober 18, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    I've read the Pooh books, of course, and his mystery The Red House Mystery. But I've never read any of Milne's poetry. I like this one. Thanks!

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    1. lynOctober 19, 2015 at 12:02 PM

      I haven't read any of his poetry for ages but seeing this collection on Simon's 1924 list spurred me on. It was a lovely trip down memory lane.

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  2. KatrinaOctober 19, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    I love AA Milne too. I'm wondering if you've read Buchan's John Macnab for The 1924 Club, I did but I blogged about it last week.

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    1. lynOctober 19, 2015 at 12:03 PM

      I read Three Hostages for 1924. I didn't realise he published two books that year. I still have lots of Buchan to read though, including JN.

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  3. Claire (The Captive Reader)October 19, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    I received this book as a christening present and this was one of the first poems I memorized as a child. Not quite equal to "The Dormouse and the Doctor" or "Disobedience" (my two favourite AAM children's poems) but always a favourite.

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    1. lynOctober 19, 2015 at 12:04 PM

      I really should read more of Milne's poetry. Like you, I read them all when I was a child but not much since then.

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  4. Simon T (StuckinaBook)October 19, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    I certainly shan't object! Lovely, Lyn :)

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