(7 October 1849 - 22 July 1916 / Greenfield, Indiana)

poet James Whitcomb Riley
#75 on top 500 poets
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Song Of The New Year

I heard the bells at midnight
Ring in the dawning year;
And above the clanging chorus
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Comments about this poem (Song Of The New Year by James Whitcomb Riley )

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  • Paul Anthony (1/1/2013 8:23:00 PM)

    A great poem from an underrated poet. The rhyme and resonance is spot on.

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  • Gajanan Mishra (1/1/2013 4:44:00 AM)

    Peace be ushered in. good.

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