On a Fly-Leaf of Riley's "Afterwhiles"

Name: On a Fly-Leaf of Riley's "Afterwhiles"
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

The narrative revolves around a protagonist who embarks on a journey to reconcile with their past. The story is presented in a non-linear fashion, jumping between different time periods and perspectives. The protagonist's relationships with others are central to the plot, particularly those with family members and romantic partners. Throughout the narrative, themes of identity, memory, and the passage of time are explored. The protagonist grapples with feelings of disconnection and disillusionment, seeking a sense of belonging and purpose. The story is characterized by its introspective tone and lyrical prose, which creates a dreamlike atmosphere. The narrative's structure and style serve to blur the lines between reality and fantasy, leaving the reader questioning what is real and what is imagined.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Inspirational · 243 words

First lines

UNTO him alone who strays Sometimes through the yesterdays, Lingering long in wood and field, Is the meaning all revealed Of these songs. Adown the rhymes Runs a path to bygone times; But 'tis found by those alone, Who the fresh green hills have known, And have felt the tender mood Of the country solitude; Who through lanes of pink peach blooms Used to see the lilac's plumes Nodding welcome by the door Where the home-folks come no more.

Blest the singer, then, who leads Back again through clover meads, 'Til old scenes we seem to see, Fair as once they used to be.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Inspirational
Length: 243 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — The book is a poem written as an inscription on a book fly-leaf.
Inspirational — The poem emitted a clear message of hope and faith through its verse.