Tag Archives: Margaret E. Sangster

Margaret E. Sangster (1838-1912) was an American poet and writer known for her children’s poetry and her tenure as editor of Harper’s Young People.

The Robin Never Pecks Twice at a Cherry

A poem by Margaret E. Sangster about robins and unfinished food.

Reprinting an 1882 Margaret E. Sangster poem called “A Little Gentleman.” The poem is about a little gentleman (what did you expect?).

“Here’s Christmas at the door again! / There’s never a day so dear”

〜”Where did it come from, I wonder?〜

〜A nest of birds (not) merrily floating down a river〜

“And this is Washington’s glory, / A steadfast soul and true, / Who stood for his country’s honor / When his country’s days were few.”