02230cam a22003253u 4500 68098 UtSlPG 20260610134555.0 m cr n 260607r20221921utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Field, Eugene, 1850-1895 Little Willie Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-05-16 Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Little Willie" by Eugene Field is a humorous poem published in the early 20th century. The poem reflects on childhood antics and the fond memories that come with them, focusing on the mischievous behavior of a young boy named Willie. It captures the essence of a parent's love and patience, even in the face of childhood accidents. In the poem, the narrator reminisces about little Willie, who constantly annoys his mother with his mischievous tricks and occasionally wets the bed. Despite the troubles caused, the narrator expresses a deep affection for Willie, recalling tender moments of cuddling and the challenges of parenthood with a sense of nostalgia. As the poem progresses, it reveals how time has passed, with Willie now becoming a father himself, echoing the same behaviors with his own children. Ultimately, the narrator humorously conveys that, if given a choice, he would still prefer the innocent, carefree presence of little Willie over any glamorous companion, embracing the joys and trials of parenthood. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: John Henry Nash, 1921 Humorous poetry Enuresis -- Poetry https://archive.org/details/littlewillie00fielrich/page/n3/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68098 108919 108919