Marianne Moore Poem

[pasofanmucho1]

Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely reading of this poem. I am unfamiliar with Miss Moore and find myself teaching her to high school students on my literary criticism team. I wish you had read more of her poetry; I am grateful to have this one to share with my class. For me, your reading has been an inspirational introduction.

[davlon0]

I'm writing an explication on this poem at them moment

[AntiqueThings]

I have always loved the lines "This is mortality. This is eternity," and you read them perfectly. The statements are so powerful because an idea that seems like a paradox isn't one. Perfect.

Thank you.

[Idlinfarm]

@AntiqueThings Thank you very much.

[surrected4526]

I think you've done a wonderful job reading Moore's beautiful poem. I also think that you correctly introduced the title and author prior to reading the poem. I'm reminded of Moore's first lines in the poem "A Grave": "Man looking into the sea, taking the view from those who have as much right to it as you have to it yourself." Fine words, indeed, and a reminder of sorts to just keep out of a person's way. In short, I enjoyed listening to you read and that is really the beauty of the matter!

[Idlinfarm]

I looked at 'A Grave' after you mentioned it. I've been very fond of Marianne Moore's poems for a long time. It has been very interesting to me to find others interested in her on YouTube, too. I heard her read in California in the mid '60's. One of my favorites is 'What are Years'----I love 'satisfaction is a lowly thing, how pure a thing is joy.'

[surrected4526]

Beautifully read! Thank you

[Idlinfarm]

Thank you for your comment.

[medicinesocks]

terrific. i thoroughly enjoyed your reading. what a great poet

[howardoh]

A very nice reading, it sounds genuine. I think, though, that you shouldn't start with saying the title and then who it is by. I think, in this poem, that the title is like the first line, so it should be read just as part of the poem. "What are years? What is our innocence, what is our guilt?" etc. I think just put the title and author in the info on the video. Just my opinion. And yes, it is nice to find another MM admirer.

[Idlinfarm]

Thank you for the feedback. Yes, it is good to know others find Marianne Moore's poetry important.

[beeess]

"So he who strongly feels, behaves." is my favorite line. In terms of online video and M. Moore, there are videos of jerboas on youtube. They don't look at all like I imagined the creature in her poem would, but nevertheless are beautiful and strange. Thanks for posting this.

[Idlinfarm]

I'm going to upload 'senior discounts' again. In learning the ins and outs of YouTube I uploaded it in the wrong place and so ended up taking k both uploads off. Life long learning, you know. I love what you're going.

[mcurren2004]

What happened to your video "Senior Discounts"? I really enjoyed that one. mc

[mcurren2004]

I loved that poem. PLZ post another. mc

[adivinadora]

I am so impressed to find someone who appreciates Marianne Moore. Wow!