Her Hair

Her Hair

by James Whitcomb Riley

This classic poem by James Whitcomb Riley explores the powerful and evocative memories associated with a woman's hair. The speaker reflects on the physical and emotional connection he feels to his beloved's hair, describing its beauty and the way it triggers memories of past moments of intimacy and affection. The poem captures the essence of nostalgia and longing, and the enduring nature of love and desire.

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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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