"I Have Lived and I Have Loved" by Charles MacKay (poetry reading)

[snowman3475]

What s that mean "love should not return me again."

[SpokenVerse]

@snowman3475 What he said was, "love shall never, never return to me again" He might mean that he's too old to fall in love again. He might mean that he lost the woman he loves. Perhaps she is dead, or they're permanently estranged. He means he's old and alone.

It will help you to understand a poem if you listen carefully to the words and read the notes.

[sonofwalt]

Well read, as usual. And I appreciate the very true words of your own about love and the causes of its demise.

[andrewlondonbook]

BRAVO!!!

[EarlZetland]

I really like this one.

You said "Love rarely dies of natural causes: most of us bring about its end by our words or our deeds."

Does this mean we are to draw similar things from this poem as from The Ballad of Reading Gaol, by Oscar Wilde? Or would this poem be less... moralistic? Stating it as fact, and not dwelling on it as a universal truth to make a (political) point?

[jeremyshambles]

your selections are quite intriguing and unique. this poem is very moving and powerful. thanks for sharing, cheers

[bellrope]

Superb...

[greyhoundfriend123]

I will just say it again. Your more info box always gives me something to think about. And your selections and readings are always appreciated and anticipated. Your voice is a gift.

[Chamindo7]

The sweetest words have the most weight.

[imagine9384]

I am captivated by the beauty of this verse. I had just had to listen to it again and again. The timbre of your voice is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharig this.

[lohengrin78]

thank you very much

[open6open]

Thank you for sharing those great poems to us.