The Bullfrog Serenade
A young man returns to his hometown after a long absence and becomes infatuated with a local woman who is engaged to be married. He tries to win her over but ultimately fails, leading him to realize that he must move on with his life.
By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1915 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Lyric · 477 words
First lines
When the toil of day is over And the dew is on the clover, And the night-hawk whirls in circles overhead; When the cow-bells melt and mingle In a softened, silver jingle, And the old hen calls the chickens in to bed; When the marshy meadows glimmer With a misty, purple shimmer, And the twilight flush is changing into shade; When the firefly lamps are burning And the dusk to dark is turning, -- Then the bullfrogs chant their evening serenade:
"Deep-deep, deep-deep, deep-deep, deep-deep! Better go '_round! _ Better go '_round! _ Better go '_round,_"
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Writing, Lyric, Children's Literature, Romanticism
- Length: 477 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, utilizing rhythm and rhyme, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature Writing — The themes focus on natural elements and the beauty of the evening landscape, highlighting the relationship between humans and nature.
- Lyric — The piece expresses personal emotions and reflections, typical of lyrical poetry.
- Children's Literature — The simple language and whimsical themes make it suitable for a younger audience.
Tags
Classic American Literature · Humorous Fiction · Coming-of-Age Story · Small-Town Life · Fisherman's Tale · Nautical Adventure · Young Adult Fiction · Satire · Social Commentary · Rural Setting · Friendship · Growing Up