"A Spray of Kentucky Pine" by Douglass Sherley is a loving homage from the early 1900s, honoring the famous poet James Whitcomb Riley. It's a story filled with love, sadness, and the lasting impact of poems, showing a deep link between Sherley, the respected poet, and his mother. Inside, Sherley shares personal thoughts and beautiful memories, looking at the relationship Riley had with those who adored him. He reflects on a tour he took with Riley, showing thanks for how the poet touched his life and the happiness he brought to others, especially his mother. With expressive poems and strong images, Sherley captures moments of beauty and remembrance, honoring Riley's legacy and his own family connections, highlighting the importance of sincere relationships and celebrating life. It creates a clear image of respect and fondness for the creative spirit that lives on.
A Spray of Kentucky Pine Placed at the Feet of the Dead Poet James Whitcomb Riley
By Douglass Sherley
Honor the memory of a beloved poet through heartfelt reflections on the enduring power of love, loss, and the beauty found in shared human connection.
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About the AuthorGeorge Douglass Sherley was an author, journalist, and poet. Sherley was born and lived in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. He was born into a wealthy family with interests in railroad companies and inherited the family's estate. He graduated from Centre College and then studied law at the University of Virginia. He worked as a journalist for the Louisville Courier-Journal beginning in the 1870s despite his millionaire status. He wrote poetry and short stories which he published using his own wealth during the 1880s.
George Douglass Sherley was an author, journalist, and poet. Sherley was born and lived in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. He was born into a wealthy family with interests in railroad companies and inherited the family's estate. He graduated from Centre College and then studied law at the University of Virginia. He worked as a journalist for the Louisville Courier-Journal beginning in the 1870s despite his millionaire status. He wrote poetry and short stories which he published using his own wealth during the 1880s.
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