The Lugubrious Whing-Whang

Series: Riley Child-Rhymes

James Whitcomb Riley

This poem is a nostalgic and melancholic reflection on the passing of time and the loss of innocence. It describes a childhood memory of a boy's fascination with a mechanical bird that whistles a mournful tune, symbolizing the fleeting nature of youth and happiness. The speaker recalls how he would listen to the bird's song, mesmerized by its beauty and sadness, and how it seemed to capture the essence of his own feelings about growing up and leaving childhood behind. AI Generated Content

~1879 CE

Available in: English