Dorothy Keeley Aldis was an influential American poet and author, born on March 13, 1896, in Chicago, Illinois. Growing up in a literary environment—her father edited the Chicago Tribune and her mother contributed to its Sunday edition—Aldis developed an
Dorothy Keeley Aldis: Famous poet /1896 - 1966
She is best known for her children's poetry- characterized by its humorous simplicity relating to childhood experiences. She had a knack for capturing the everyday wonders and small dramas of a child's world, making her poems relatable and enjoyable for young readers. She wrote during a period when children's literature was undergoing a shift towards greater realism and psychological depth. Some of her contemporaries, like E.B. White and Shel Silverstein, explored more complex themes. Aldis remained focused on the immediacy and joy of childhood. Her poems often featured playful rhymes, vivid imagery, and a lighthearted tone, reminiscent of the work of A.A. Milne.
Her poems were straightforward and carried a warmth and gentle wisdom that resonated with children and adults alike. The appeal was in her ability to tap into the universal experiences of childhood, making her work as relevant and enjoyable today as it was decades ago.
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NIGHT AND MORNING
THE MORNING SITS OUTSIDE AFRAID
UNTIL MY MOTHER DRAWS THE SHADE;
THEN IT BURSTS IN LIKE A BALL,
SPLASHING SUN ALL UP THE WALL.
AND THE EVENING IS NOT NIGHT
UNTIL SHE'S TUCKED ME IN JUST RIGHT
AND KISSED ME AND TURNED OUT THE LIGHT.
OH, IF MY MOTHER WENT AWAY
WHO WOULD START THE NIGHT AND DAY?
Poetry by Clara Mae Gregory
Written on 2026-06-02 at 14:06
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Night and Morning by Dorothy Keeley Aldis
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She is best known for her children's poetry- characterized by its humorous simplicity relating to childhood experiences. She had a knack for capturing the everyday wonders and small dramas of a child's world, making her poems relatable and enjoyable for young readers. She wrote during a period when children's literature was undergoing a shift towards greater realism and psychological depth. Some of her contemporaries, like E.B. White and Shel Silverstein, explored more complex themes. Aldis remained focused on the immediacy and joy of childhood. Her poems often featured playful rhymes, vivid imagery, and a lighthearted tone, reminiscent of the work of A.A. Milne.
Her poems were straightforward and carried a warmth and gentle wisdom that resonated with children and adults alike. The appeal was in her ability to tap into the universal experiences of childhood, making her work as relevant and enjoyable today as it was decades ago.
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NIGHT AND MORNING
THE MORNING SITS OUTSIDE AFRAID
UNTIL MY MOTHER DRAWS THE SHADE;
THEN IT BURSTS IN LIKE A BALL,
SPLASHING SUN ALL UP THE WALL.
AND THE EVENING IS NOT NIGHT
UNTIL SHE'S TUCKED ME IN JUST RIGHT
AND KISSED ME AND TURNED OUT THE LIGHT.
OH, IF MY MOTHER WENT AWAY
WHO WOULD START THE NIGHT AND DAY?
Poetry by Clara Mae Gregory
Written on 2026-06-02 at 14:06
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