The Ripest Peach - A poem by James Whitcomb Riley


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James Whitcomb Riley - The Ripest Peach

The ripest peach is highest on the tree -- 
And so her love, beyond the reach of me, 
Is dearest in my sight. Sweet breezes, bow 
Her heart down to me where I worship now! 

She looms aloft where every eye may see 
The ripest peach is highest on the tree. 
Such fruitage as her love I know, alas! 
I may not reach here from the orchard grass. 

I drink the sunshine showered past her lips 
As roses drain the dewdrop as it drips. 
The ripest peach is highest on the tree, 
And so mine eyes gaze upward eagerly. 

Why -- why do I not turn away in wrath 
And pluck some heart here hanging in my path? -- 
Love's lower boughs bend with them -- but, ah me! 
The ripest peach is highest on the tree!

Added: on December 12th, 2005 at 10:46 AM | Viewed: 2622 times | Comments and analysis of The Ripest Peach by James Whitcomb Riley Comments (3)

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Poet: James Whitcomb Riley Poem: The Ripest Peach Poem of the Day: Mar 14 2007 Comment 3 of 3, added on December 12th, 2005 at 11:03 AM. I think this poem is very good It says what it should Courtney from United States Comment 2 of 3, added on December 12th, 2005 at 10:49 AM. I think James poem are very interesting and exciting. How many poem has James writon? Katelyn from United States Comment 1 of 3, added on December 12th, 2005 at 10:46 AM. I thought this poem was great because it sounds just wonderful. It also made me fell happy. I also like it because I like peaches. Hannah from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, The Ripest Peach, has received 3 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by James Whitcomb Riley with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: James Whitcomb Riley Poem: The Ripest Peach Last read: May 14 2008, 10:56PM Poem of the Day: Mar 14 2007 Viewed 2622 times. Added on December 12th, 2005 at 10:46 AM.

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