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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
EVENSONG, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Lay away the story
Last Line: I'll be satisfied.
Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F.
Subject(s): Mothers; Story-telling
First Line: Lay away the story
Last Line: I'll be satisfied.
Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F.
Subject(s): Mothers; Story-telling
LAY away the story, --
Though the theme is sweet,
There's a lack of something yet,
Leaves it incomplete: --
There's a nameless yearning --
Strangely undefined --
For a story sweeter still
Than the written kind.
Therefore read no longer --
I've no heart to hear
But just something you make up,
O my mother dear. --
With your arms around me,
Hold me, folded-eyed, --
Only let your voice go on --
I'll be satisfied.
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