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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
HIS LOVE OF HOME, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: As love of native land,' the old
Last Line: "a hoosier's love is fer the old homestead."
Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F.
Subject(s): Flags - United States; Home; Love; Patriotism; American Flag
First Line: As love of native land,' the old
Last Line: "a hoosier's love is fer the old homestead."
Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F.
Subject(s): Flags - United States; Home; Love; Patriotism; American Flag
"AS love of native land," the old man said,
"Er stars and stripes a-wavin' overhead.
Er nearest kith-and-kin, er daily bread,
A Hoosier's love is fer the old homestead."
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