A Playground

by Mary Carolyn Davies — a poem card from Justes Mots

A playful, allegorical poem in which continents and nations become children playing together in a park, symbolizing global harmony and shared humanity across boundaries. Mary Carolyn Davies uses innocent imagery to convey a hopeful vision of international cooperation and childhood innocence. This poem suits celebrations of diversity, unity, or optimistic visions of peace.

All the day, from dawn till dark,
Nations play within this park.

East and West are in that swing,
Feet that crowd, and hands that cling.

Europe leans to catch a ball.
In the shadow of that wall,…

Themes: birthday · friendship · encouragement · new-baby