Favourite Enid Blyton Poems

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This poem appeared on Facebook, author unknown. I wondered if it might be Enid.

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"The Hollow Tree," an illustration by A. E. Jackson (British, 1873-1952). Jackson was a popular illustrator of children's books, and his work was included in many children's magazines and comics. Source, date, and author of poem not known.
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It's a lovely poem and illustration.
I think I'm correct in saying that A.E. Jackson did illustrate some of Enid's work too?

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One can certainly identify it (or imagine it) as a description of the Faraway Tree, but that doesn't prove the authorship, of course. It does sound as if Enid could have written it though.
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Very Blytonian in style. The only line that didn't convince me was 'they've got some cupboards and some shelves, and there they keep the wands of elves' - doesn't sound like the way Enid would have written it - but the rest is very much her style. :-D
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'

(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)



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Thanks for posting the poem, Nigel. It’s very interesting and, as Rob says, is very Blytonian in style. :D
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I came across this poem the other day, in The Seventh Bedside Book, and thought what a nice poem and a nice sentiment!

The Wish I'd Wish

If a fairy came to me
And said, "Now choose what you will be,
Will you be clever, rich or strong?"
I wouldn't keep her waiting long.

Id say, "Well if you wouldn't mind,
I think I'd rather just be kind,
For one who's kind is happy too,
And makes friends all his life-time through.
No bird is fearful of his voice,
He makes each dog he meets rejoice,
And everyone is full of glee
When Mister Kindheart comes to tea!"

It wouldn't matter then if I
Were ugly, stupid, poor or shy,
For nobody would ever mind,
They'd say - "We like him, he's so kind!"

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'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'

(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)



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A nice sentiment indeed, Rob. :D
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Aw, that's a lovely poem — thanks for sharing, Rob. :D
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A really lovely poem, thanks for posting it.
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That is a lovely poem. Thanks Rob.
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Just found a little poem in Sunny Stories (November 26, 1937) that I think everyone will relate to! :D

New Shoes

New shoes are squeaky,
New shoes are tight,
They slip and they slither,
They're never quite right!

Old shoes are comfy,
So friendly and nice,
The buttons are easy,
Done up in a trice!

But before they are old ones
Our shoes must be new!
I wish they were old
To begin with — don't you?
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Love it! Its a great example of how observant Enid was - and how clever she was at writing a good simple poem that rhymed, made sense, and was timeless!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'

(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)



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A super little poem which I can certainly relate to. :D
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.

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