The poem is a nostalgic and idyllic portrayal of rural life in New England during the harvest season. It describes the joys and hardships of farm work, the beauty of nature, and the simple pleasures of country living. The speaker reflects on the passing of time and the changing seasons, but finds comfort in the enduring cycle of growth and decay.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1862 · Genre: Poetry, Historical Fiction, Romance