"The Stolen Child" by W B Yeats (poetry reading)

[42TulsaGirl]

So beautiful it makes my heart ache.



[vickiehill1]

Incredible poem. Yeats...a beautiful genius.

[nenahshay]

Haunting..... This is my favorite poem, thanks!

[theloosegoose333]

I think the echoing voice works well not only for its ghostly effect but also because it sounds watery as the child goes off to the water (frothy bubbles), sad and deep I’d say.

Good poem!

Thanks

[hrryzdlr]

excellent reading, wonderful voice.

the only thing i don't like is the echo effect.

i think your voice is rhytmic enough and tonal enough not to have to resort to cheap tricks.

[SpokenVerse]

@hrryzdlr Maybe. But there are two distinct voices and the faery one needs an etherial, distant quality that is hard to create in a small office. I was influenced by practicality . It seemed a good idea at the time.

[malone456]

Thank you so much, this poem means a lot to me and it is wonderful to hear it read by such a rich voice!