Us Farmers in the Country, as the Seasons Go and
The poem portrays a nostalgic view of rural life, highlighting the cyclical nature of the seasons and their impact on the lives of farmers. It describes the changing landscape, from spring's new growth to summer's warmth, autumn's harvest, and winter's quiet. The speaker reflects on the passing of time, the inevitability of change, and the enduring spirit of rural communities.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1883 · Genre: Poetry, Pastoral, Humor · 280 words
First lines
_Us farmers in the country, as the seasons go and come, Is purty much like other folks, -- we're apt to grumble some! The Spring's too back'ard fer us, er too for'ard -- ary one -- We'll jaw about it anyhow, and have our way er none! The thaw's set in too suddent; er the frost's stayed in the soil Too long to give the wheat a chance, and crops is bound to spoil! The weather's eether most too mild, er too outrageous rough, And altogether too much rain, er not half rain enugh! _
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Pastoral, Humor, Realism, Regionalism
- Length: 280 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and rhyming pattern typical of poetry.
- Pastoral — The themes revolve around rural life and the natural cycles of the seasons, characteristic of pastoral literature.
- Humor — The tone is light-hearted and humorous, with a focus on the everyday complaints and whims of farmers.
- Realism — The depiction of farmers' lives and their interaction with nature is realistic and grounded in everyday experiences.
Tags
Poetry · Farming · Rural Life · Seasonal Change · Nature · Agriculture · Country Living · American Literature · 19th Century Literature · Regionalism · Local Color · Idyllic