The Curse of the Wandering Foot

Series: Green Fields and Running Brooks and Other Poems

James Whitcomb Riley

This poem is a narrative about a man who has a habit of wandering away from his home and family. He is drawn to the outdoors and feels a sense of freedom when he is alone in nature. His loved ones try to keep him at home, but he always manages to slip away. The poem explores themes of restlessness, wanderlust, and the human desire for independence. The speaker's love for his family is evident, but it is not enough to keep him from following his own desires. Throughout... AI Generated Content

~1879 CE

Available in: English