James Whitcomb Riley:
(Greenfield, Indiana, 7 October 1849 – Indianapolis, 22 July 1916). American writer and poet.
In 1870, Riley began writing for local newspapers and, after settling in Indianapolis, for the Indianapolis Journal. In 1883, he published The Old Swimmin’ Hole and ‘Leven More Poems after which he signed a contract with a publishing house. He was later elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters from whom he received a gold medal for his work in 1912.
The James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis is named after him.
Ah! How sweet to seem, love, drugged and half aswoon with this luscious dream, love, in the heart of June.
Long about knee-deep in June, ’bout the time strawberries melts on the vine.
