Robert Louis Stevenson

How do you like to go up in a swing, Meaning: The speaker asks if the listener enjoys the feeling of swinging high.

Up in the air so blue? Meaning: The child rises into the bright blue sky.

Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing Meaning: The child answers with delight and says it feels wonderful.

Ever a child can do! Meaning: The poem presents swinging as one of childhood's greatest pleasures.

Up in the air and over the wall, Meaning: The swing lifts the child high above everyday boundaries.

Till I can see so wide, Meaning: From above, the child can see a very wide view.

Rivers and trees and cattle and all Meaning: The child notices rivers, trees, cattle, and many other sights.

Over the countryside— Meaning: The countryside opens out below the swing.

Till I look down on the garden green, Meaning: Now the child looks back down toward home.

Down on the roof so brown— Meaning: The roof appears small and brown from above.

Up in the air I go flying again, Meaning: The motion starts again with another rise into the air.

Up in the air and down! Meaning: The final line captures the joyful up-and-down rhythm of swinging.