Rudyard Kipling's Gunga Din

[grandslam1998]

Bravo Bravo.

[Caspar33]

@grandslam1998 Very many thanks.

[candr]

Very good, even sound like the period.

[Caspar33]

@candr Thankyou. Best wishes.

[harryfaber]

To understand this poem, it is essential to read/listen to the very end of it. I think Kipling was a very wise and prophetic man. Maybe it should be obligatory reading and study in all schools. You read it well.

[Caspar33]

@harryfaber Cheers Harry. You are right of course, the poem is like an uncut diamond.

[cyclone4731]

Very nicely done, mate. One of the few that I could listen all the way through on YouTube. Thanks for the post.

[Caspar33]

@cyclone4731 I know what you mean. But there are bits of gold out there among the sterile wastelands.Thanks.

[3rdpersonplural]

My dad used to recite this to me when I was very young. I still can hear his voice most clearly in my head when I recite it to myself. However, your version is so much better that I've got a new appreciation for the piece. Thanks for your contribution.

[Caspar33]

@3rdpersonplural Thanks for that. I wonder if he served in the far east. Strong stuff for a youngster!

[sabregunner]

Absolutely increadible! As a Soldier and Police Officer I have always loved Tommy Atkins and Gunga Din. Your facial expressions added volumes to the reading. As a child my father would quote lines from Gunga Din and I think I was partially to make me realize that there is no job that is unimportant and never look down on anyone.

[Caspar33]

@sabregunner Cheers, thanks for that. You are too kind.

[deGothiaSweden]

Excellent!

[Caspar33]

@deGothiaSweden Thanks for looking and the comment. Best wishes.

[cattnipp]

Thanks for doing this. I enjoyed ti.  Can you do Jabberwocky?

[goodguy993]

Now I know how what Kipling was hearing when he wrote the poem. Excellent. Moving.Stirring.

[Caspar33]

@goodguy993 He said once that the greatest weakness and strength of a writer is that he must always tell the truth. Thanks for comment..

[goodguy993]

@Caspar33

Caspar33 -- I have a couple of things on youtube you may enjoy. However, I do not claim to be in your league.

[MarkNanneman]

Wow... Amazing. They should have cast you as Quint in "Jaws". Bravo, bravo, bravo!

[Caspar33]

@MarkNanneman Thanks for that. Too generous.

[gdprosper]

Great reading

[Caspar33]

@gdprosper Thanks! A great poem.

[unsailed]

this is one of the most unbelievable poetry readings i've ever heard. flawless characterizations, just perfect.

[Caspar33]

@unsailed Thanks for taking the trouble to say so much - means alot.

Very best wishes to you.

[unsailed]

@Caspar33 Really, I mean it. I'm a guy, but it makes me want to sit down and have a conversation with you. I feel like it would be mind bending. I am honestly really impressed at how well you can lose yourself and layer character on top of character. Brilliant.

[gglasgow1957]

Enjoyed the performance and the interpretation, very powerful.

[Jubilo1]

Dear Sir, May I suggest you do this again ;another take without errors? Your interpretation is superb-Ralph Richardson could not have given it more life and realism If you are not an actor by trade, you should be.. Another take would banish any criticism of your fine art. Thnak you for sharing your talent and emotion.

[loclynn]

fantastic :) what a read Thank you for this

[Caspar33]

Thanks for that and welcome! Fred.

[Caspar33]

'You don't give yourself enough credit. I have heard Gunga Din many times and yours was the first ever to make me cry. Its so much more then just words. Thank you.' Thanks loclynn - It is an exceptional piece of writing and I love it.! Thanks.

[CDRDaarek]

Super...just super!

[justaheadable]

Very good performance, five stars!