"Poems By a Little Girl" by Hilda Conkling is an early 20th-century collection of child-authored poems, brimming with youthful imagination and an enchanting focus on nature, family, and the sheer wonder of being a child. Written at a remarkably young age, Hilda Conkling’s poems show a unique childlike view mixed with skillful poetic expression. Featuring over a hundred poems, Conkling captures the beauty and simplicity of childhood thoughts with vivid imagery and playful language that reflects her experiences in nature and her love for her mother. Throughout the collection, feelings of joy and curiosity are expressed alongside magical elements of the world like flowers, trees, dreams and fairies. With a gentle intimacy, the poems let you see a child's fascination with life and nature, creating a timeless connection that speaks to readers of all ages, and framed by author Amy Lowell, the unique talent of a young author is recognized alongside the importance of a supportive upbringing.
Poems By a Little Girl
By Hilda Conkling
Experience the world through the innocent eyes of a child in this collection of nature-filled poems, where flowers whisper secrets and dreams take flight.
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About the AuthorHilda Conkling (1910–1986) was an American poet. She was the daughter of Grace Hazard Conkling, a poet in her own right and Assistant Professor of English at Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts. Hilda was born in New York state. Her father died when she was four years old, and she had one sister, Elsa, two years her senior.
Hilda Conkling (1910–1986) was an American poet. She was the daughter of Grace Hazard Conkling, a poet in her own right and Assistant Professor of English at Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts. Hilda was born in New York state. Her father died when she was four years old, and she had one sister, Elsa, two years her senior.
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