Riley, James Whitcomb 1849-1916 creator Vawter, Will 1871-1941 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Riley Songs of Friendship" by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. This work celebrates the themes of camaraderie, nostalgia, and the warmth of friendship through a series of light-hearted and reflective verses. The collection captures the essence of human connections and the joy found in both cherished memories and shared moments. The opening of the collection introduces readers to a whimsical and heartfelt tone, starting with a poem that compares a bookman to a hummingbird, eager to sip the nectar of language and sentiment. Riley expresses profound gratitude to friends whose words and kindness have enriched his life, wishing to weave joyous rhymes from their influence. This sets the stage for the poems that follow, which delve into various aspects of friendship, relationships, and the bittersweet nature of time. Overall, the beginning hints at a treasure trove of verses that will resonate with readers through their themes of warmth and companionship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-10-20 E-text prepared by Al Haines Original publication data not identified American poetry PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23111 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23111 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133529.0 23111