The Days Gone by. (down Around the River Poems)
This collection of poems explores themes of nostalgia and loss, with a focus on the passing of time and the fleeting nature of life. The poems often evoke a sense of melancholy and longing for a bygone era. They are characterized by their use of traditional forms and language, which adds to the overall sense of nostalgia and wistfulness.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1883 · Genre: Poetry, Nostalgia, Pastoral · 277 words
First lines
O the days gone by! O the days gone by! The apples in the orchard, and the pathway through the rye; The chirrup of the robin, and the whistle of the quail As he piped across the meadows sweet as any nightingale; When the bloom was on the clover, and the blue was in the sky, And my happy heart brimmed over in the days gone by.
In the days gone by, when my naked feet were tripped By the honey-suckle's tangles where the water-lilies dipped, And the ripples of the river lipped the moss along the brink Where the placid-eyed and lazy-footed cattle came to drink, And the tilting snipe stood fearless of the truant's wayward cry And the splashing of the swimmer, in the days gone by.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nostalgia, Pastoral, Sentimental
- Length: 277 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter to convey its themes.
- Nostalgia — The themes focus on reminiscing about the past and longing for simpler times.
- Pastoral — The imagery and setting are centered around nature and rural life, typical of pastoral themes.
- Sentimental — The emotional tone is reflective and sentimental, emphasizing personal feelings and memories.
Tags
Poetry Collection · American Literature · 19th Century Poetry · Regionalism · Midwestern Literature · Rural Life · Nostalgia · Sentimental · Autobiographical Elements · Childhood Memories · River Poems · Nature Imagery