Toys

Toys

by Coventry Patmore

'The Toys' is a short, poignant poem by Coventry Patmore, exploring the themes of childhood innocence, loss, and the enduring power of love and memory. It recounts the speaker's recollection of his children's toys, imbued with the bittersweet joy and sorrow of their absence. The poem's simple yet profound imagery evokes the fragility of childhood and the enduring impact of the love shared between parent and child, even after the inevitable passage of time.

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