The Traveling Man

Series: Riley Songs of Friendship

James Whitcomb Riley

The poem is a nostalgic and melancholic reflection on the passing of time and the fleeting nature of human connection. It describes an old man who travels from place to place, observing the changing seasons and the lives of those around him. The speaker reflects on how people's faces change with age, and how their stories and memories are lost over time. The poem is a meditation on mortality, memory, and the transience of human experience. It suggests that even as we move through life, our connections to others... AI Generated Content

~1887 CE

Available in: English