The poem “Chivvy” is a beautiful and realistic piece by “Michael Rosen”. The poem is like a list of the things children should do and which they should not.
The 1st Para:
The 1st Para of the poem “Grown ups …………. Nose” are a list of instructions such as the kids should not talk with their mouth full, should not stare, should not poke their nose etc, for the kids.
The Second Para:
The second Para “Sit up ………………………. Your pockets” are a continuation of the list issued by the elders for the kids. The kids should say please, should make less noise, and should shut the door after they come or go out. The list is a reminder for the kids of how they should lead their lives.
The Third Para:
The Third Para of the poem “Pull your socks ………………….. Anything” highlights two phases of the child’s life. The first phase is in which the child is still guided and ordered to follow the instructions of pull the socks up, say thank you etc. The 2nd phase is when he is grown up. It is assumed that he is confused and not able to decide anything. The poem ends ironically in a note that the child spent the entire boyhood and childhood of his followings the instructions of his elders rather than reasoning and thinking within himself.