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TO THE BOY WITH A COUNTRY by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY

Poet Analysis

First Line: DAN WALLINGFORD, MY JO
Last Line: DAN WALLINGFORD, MY JO!
Subject(s): CHILDREN; FLAGS; PATRIOTISM; CHILDHOOD;
DAN WALLINGFORD

DAN WALLINGFORD, my jo Dan! --
Though but a child in years,
Your patriot spirit thrills the land
And wakens it to cheers, --
You lift the flag -- you roll the drums --
We hear the bugle blow, --
Till all our hearts are one with yours,
Dan Wallingford, my jo!



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