I memorized Little Boy Blue when I was in college. It is my favorite poem. I was speaking with my 15 year old son yesterday and told him that I wanted to read to him my favorite poem. Before I could turn to the page he revealed to me that he knew what it was - and he did. When I questioned my husband if he knew what my favorite poem was he did not remember. When I read the poem over again yesterday and today I almost cried - even though I have quoted it and read it so many times it still touches me deeply. The death of the little boy and the love and devotion felt by all is so touching to me.