Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird by Wallace Stevens

[thirteenblackbirds13]

This is one of my favorite poems. Your recitation of it is excellent. I like the story boards, as well. I would enjoy it if you read "Anecdote of the Jar" if the mood strikes you. Thanks.

[moxenrider]

nice and not overdone.

[marquee989]

The way you read it sends a chill down my spine.

[sonofwalt]

I have loved this poem for years now, and this is the first reading I have seen on Youtube. This was superbly done. Thank you.

[miriamnz]

This poem has always sent chills down my spine......makes Poe's Raven seem like a benevolent guinea fowl in contrast. Beautifully read and illustrated - thank you for posting this.

[JudgeJulieLit]

@mmmpoetry, Bravissma! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Evidently Stevens (ingeniously) assayed in English a Japanese haiku sequence. Of nature impressions, as are haikus; not necessarily (?)meeting all formal haiku parameters, such as tercet stanzas and syllable count, e.g., 17 per (one) verse line.

[CommentoCommento]

T'would be lovly to see like this type drawn, animation with your voice Moment at Dusk by bettie sellers When September's quarter moon tips down Towards Sunset rock cool and distant at dusk, The mountains darken blue in solid shapes quieting the valley for the coming of the night. Crickets scratch in the grass; a catbird whines. The dome fills up with darkness, reveals The Dippers, great and small. My eyes Trace the distance to the farthest star - But the mountain holds my feet in place.

[2ndOfficerCHL]

It's a great reading. If you feel ambitious, maybe try Stevens' "The Comedian as the Letter C" next? Possibly his best long poem...

One thing though, "Haddam" is pronounced like "had 'em." The accent is on the first syllable.

[drybonesband]

Wonderful reading of a beautiful poem.

[frippp66]

Yes - one of my favourite Stevens poems. Love the reading & images - thanks.

[Nowekian]

... nicely read.... if you're taking requests... sunday morning!!

[mbfrezon]

really enjoyed this and your response about why learning poetry is a good thing.

[brychar66]

Great reading of an especially gnomic piece even for the wonderful Wallace :)

[stuckinouterspace]

very very neat job! loved it :)