“I cannot say, and I will not say That he is dead. He is just away. With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since he lingers there. And you - oh you, who the wildest yearn For an old-time step, and the glad return, Think of him faring on, as dear In the love of There as the love of Here. Think of him still as the same. I say, He is not dead - he is just away.”
Quote by James Whitcomb Riley
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James Whitcomb Riley
James Whitcomb Riley was an American writer renowned for his poetry and short stories. His works are typically set in Indiana and are filled with a love for rural life and a deep appreciation for nature. Riley is loved by readers for his unique sense of humor and profound insights into life. more
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