When I was down beside the sea
A wooden spade they gave to me
To dig the sandy shore.
My holes were empty like a cup,
In every hole the sea came up,
Till it could come no more.

 

POEMS FOR KIDS WRITTEN BY ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON

LET’S CHAT ABOUT THE POEM ~ IDEAS FOR TALKING WITH KIDS

Conversation

1. What do you like to do when you go to the beach?