Want to be Whur Mother is. (Rhymes of Rainy Days
The poem explores the theme of nostalgia and longing for a mother's love. It describes a child's desire to be with their mother on a rainy day, highlighting the comfort and security she provides. The speaker expresses a deep emotional connection with their mother, emphasizing her role as a source of warmth and protection.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1883 · Genre: Poetry, Children's Literature, Family · 321 words
First lines
"Want to be whur mother is! Want to be whur mother is! " / Jeemses Rivers! won't some one ever shet that howl o' his? / That-air yellin' drives me wild! / Cain't none of ye stop the child? / Want jer Daddy? "Naw. " Gee whizz! / "Want to be whur mother is! "
"Want to be whur mother is! Want to be whur mother is! " / Coax him, Sairy! Mary, sing somepin far him! Lift him, Liz -- / Bang the clock-bell with the key -- / Er the _meat-ax! _ Gee-mun-nee! / Listen to them lungs o' his! / "Want to be whur mother is! "
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Want to be Whur Mother is. (Rhymes of Rainy Days) is listed on Textopian as a poem by James Whitcomb Riley, dated 1883 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Children's Literature, Family, Humor, Domestic Fiction
- Length: 321 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and rhyming pattern, characteristic of poetry.
- Children's Literature — The repetitive and simple language suggests it is aimed at a younger audience, typical of children's literature.
- Family — The central theme revolves around familial relationships and the longing for a mother, which is a common theme in family-oriented works.
- Humor — The exaggerated expressions and situations provide a humorous take on a child's persistent demands.
Tags
Poetry · Children's Literature · Nostalgia · Family · Motherhood · Rhyming Verse · American Literature · 19th Century Literature · Indiana Literature · Regionalism · Domesticity · Sentimentality