Dan o'Sullivan
The poem is a nostalgic and sentimental tribute to a childhood friend who has moved away. It describes the speaker's memories of their time together and the pain of separation. The poem explores themes of friendship, loss, and the passing of time.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1883 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Cultural · 249 words
First lines
Dan O'Sullivan: It's your Lips have kissed "The Blarney," sure! -- To be trillin' praise av me, Dhrippin' swhate wid poethry! -- Not that I'd not have ye sing -- Don't lave off for anything -- Jusht be aisy whilst the fit Av me head shwells up to it!
Dade and thrue, I'm not the man, Whilst yer singin', loike ye can, To cry shtop because ye've blesht My songs more than all the resht: -- I'll not be the b'y to ax Any shtar to wane or wax, Or ax any clock that's woun' To run up inshtid av down!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Cultural, Folk
- Length: 249 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The playful language and whimsical tone suggest a humorous intent.
- Cultural — The references to Irish culture and identity are central to the text.
- Folk — The use of dialect and cultural references aligns with folk traditions.
Tags
American Literature · Poetry Collection · Humorous Verse · Satire · Social Commentary · Fictionalized Biography · Autobiographical Elements · Regionalism · Midwestern American Culture · Rural Life · Working Class Experience · Irish-American Identity