Her Hair
'Her Hair' Summary
The poem begins with the speaker recalling the sight of his beloved's hair, which he describes as "a silken mesh of gold" and "a rippled wave of amber". He marvels at its beauty and the way it seems to glow with its own inner light. As he continues to gaze at her hair, the speaker's thoughts drift back to memories of past moments they have shared together. He remembers the way her hair would brush against his cheek as they danced, and the way it would cascade over her shoulders as she slept. These memories fill him with a sense of longing and desire, and he expresses his wish to relive those moments once again. The poem concludes with the speaker reaffirming his love for his beloved and his desire to be close to her again. He tells her that her hair is "a golden chain" that binds him to her, and that he will cherish the memories of their time together forever.Book Details
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James Whitcomb Riley
United States
James Whitcomb Riley was an American writer, poet, and best-selling author. During his lifetime he was known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Children's Poet" for his dialect works and his children's poetry...
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