New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve

by Eugene Field

“New Year’s Eve” is a poignant poem by Eugene Field, penned with the characteristic charm and wistfulness that defines his work. The poem reflects upon the passage of time, focusing on the bittersweet nature of leaving behind childhood and embracing the unknown of the new year. Field uses simple yet evocative language to capture the feelings of anticipation, nostalgia, and a sense of longing for the innocence of youth that often accompany the transition into a new year.

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Eugene Field

United States

Eugene Field Sr. was an American writer, best known for his children's poetry and humorous essays. He was known as the "poet of childhood". Field was born in St. Louis, Missouri at 634 S. Broadway wh...

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