When De Folks is Gone (in Dialect)

Series: Afterwhiles

James Whitcomb Riley

The poem explores the theme of nostalgia and longing for a lost era. It describes a rural landscape where time stands still, and the speaker reminisces about the past when life was simpler. The poem's dialectic language creates a sense of intimacy and immediacy, drawing the reader into the speaker's world. The speaker reflects on the passing of time, how people have moved away, and the old ways are disappearing. They lament the loss of innocence and the changing values of society. The poem is a nostalgic tribute to... AI Generated Content

~1883 CE

Available in: English