Thoughts Fer the Discuraged Farmer
The poem explores themes of rural life and the struggles faced by farmers. It offers words of encouragement to those who feel discouraged by their circumstances. The tone is reflective and contemplative, with a focus on the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1880 · Genre: Poetry, Pastoral, Humor · 604 words
First lines
The summer winds is sniffin' round the bloomin' locus' trees; And the clover in the pastur is a big day fer the bees, And they been a-swiggin' honey, above board and on the sly, Tel they stutter in theyr buzzin' and stagger as they fly.
The flicker on the fence-rail 'pears to jest spit on his wings And roll up his feathers, by the sassy way he sings; And the hoss-fly is a-whettin'-up his forelegs fer biz, And the off-mare is a-switchin' all of her tale they is.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1880 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Pastoral, Humor, Regionalism, Inspirational
- Length: 604 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Pastoral — The themes and imagery focus on rural life, nature, and the countryside, typical of pastoral literature.
- Humor — The use of dialect, playful language, and light-hearted observations contribute to a humorous tone.
- Regionalism — The use of local dialect and depiction of rural American life reflect regionalist elements.
Tags
Poetry · Agriculture · Farm Life · Rural Life · American Literature · 19th Century Literature · Folk Poetry · Whimsy · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Country Living