The Old Farm

"The Old Farm" by O. Henry is a short story that captures the nostalgia and simplicity of rural life. It explores themes of memory, the passage of time, and the longing for the past through the lens of an old farm and its inhabitants. The story reflects O. Henry's signature style, blending humor with poignant observations about love, loss, and the human experience. As characters navigate their connections to the land and each other, the narrative reveals deeper truths about life's transient nature and the enduring impact of cherished memories.

• Short story

								
    Just now when the whitening blossoms flare.
    On the apple trees, and the growing grass
    Creeps forth, and a balm is in the air;
    With my lighted pipe and well-filled glass
    Of the old farm I am dreaming,
    And softly smiling, seeming
    To see the bright sun beaming
    Upon the old home farm.

    And when I think how we milked the cows,
    And hauled the hay from the meadows low,
    And walked the furrows behind the plows,
    And chapped the cotton to make it grow,
    I'd much rather be here dreaming,
    And, smiling, only seeming
    To see that hot sun beaming
    Upon the old home farm.
								Rate this book:0.0 / 0 votes