Down on Wriggle Crick (in Dialect)

Series: Afterwhiles

James Whitcomb Riley

The poem is a nostalgic and humorous portrayal of rural life in the Midwest during the late 19th century. It describes the joys and hardships of living on a small farm, where the speaker's family struggles to make ends meet but finds contentment in their simple way of life. The poem explores themes of poverty, hard work, and community, as well as the importance of tradition and heritage. The speaker's dialect is a key aspect of the poem, providing insight into the cultural and linguistic nuances of rural Midwesterners... AI Generated Content

~1883 CE

Available in: English