TY  - BOOK
AU  - Waterman,Nixon
AU  - Williams,John A.
TI  - Sonnets of a Budding Bard
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Humorous poetry, American
KW  - Sonnets
N1  - Release date is 2012-10-28; Produced by David Edwards, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
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N2  - "Sonnets of a Budding Bard" by Nixon Waterman is a collection of whimsical poetry penned in the early 20th century. This amusing work employs light-hearted sonnets and verses to explore the thoughts and feelings of a young boy, delving into themes of childhood innocence, love, and familial relationships. The poems are characterized by their playful language and humorous observations, reflecting a charming perspective on the everyday experiences and musings of youth.  The collection features various sonnets that capture relatable moments from childhood, such as daydreaming in school, contemplating love for a girl named Susan, and humorous events involving family dynamics. Each poem offers insights into the boy's thoughts as he navigates life, experiences whimsical fantasies about being a poet, and reflects on the antics of his father and life on a farm. Through clever rhymes and simplistic charm, Waterman paints a nostalgic picture of childhood, inviting readers to reminisce about their own youthful experiences while savoring the light-heartedness and sincerity of a budding bard’s reflections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41216
ER  -