A Twintorette
The poem is a nostalgic and melancholic reflection on the passing of time and the fleeting nature of youth. It describes a young girl's beauty and innocence, which are lost as she grows older. The speaker laments the loss of her childhood and the inevitability of aging. The poem explores themes of mortality, nostalgia, and the transience of life.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1879 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Lyric · 126 words
First lines
Ho! my little maiden With the glossy tresses, Come thou and dance with me A measure all divine; Let my breast be laden With but thy caresses- Come thou and glancingly Mate thy face with mine.
Thou shalt trill a rondel, While my lips are purling Some dainty twitterings Sweeter than the birds'; And, with arms that fondle Each as we go twirling, We will kiss, with titterings, Lisps and loving words.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Lyric
- Length: 126 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The themes of affection, intimacy, and romantic interaction are central to the text.
- Lyric — The personal and emotional expression in the poem aligns with the characteristics of lyric poetry.
Tags
American Literature · Poetry Collection · 19th Century · Indiana Author · Children's Poetry · Humorous Verse · Satire · Social Commentary · Regionalism · Folk Culture · Rural Life · Farm Life