As I Was Crossing Boston Common
by Norma Farber
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1975
A young girl named Sarah reflects on her experiences and observations while crossing Boston Common.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis collection of poems contains no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in the poems.
Profanity is absent from the poetic language.
The poems do not include any blasphemous statements.
No substance abuse is mentioned in the poetry.
Themes of suicide or self-harm are not present.
The poems are not scary or frightening.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are featured in the poems.
The poems offer personal reflections on everyday life.
God or Christians are not portrayed in this work.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah's thoughtful observations show a curious mind.
Christian faith is not a theme in these poems.
The poems capture moments of quiet observation and reflection.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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