Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

This classic poem is considered to be among the finest works by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, circa 1951. This reading is dedicated to YouTube member Gillian Swinny, who recently suffered a stroke. My thoughts and hopes are with you, Gillian. Please GET WELL SOON! FIGHT IT! Come back to us here on YouTube.

You can find Gillian's music here at http://www.youtube.com/GillianSwinnymusic and at her band's site, http://www.youtube.com/xxxlicence2chillxxx.

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[LadyBonbons]

Oh my I'm crying. What a beautiful poem. It's how you read the last stanza that get's me, there so much emotion in there.

[JoeVialFilms]

My God, you are my new best friend! Thank you for the wonderful compliment. I am so gratified that I could move you with my recitation of this wonderful poem. Take care and be well always, Lady Bonbons! God, I love that name! (:~D

[cassone2007]

Always love a good ending; love how you read those last two stanzas...BRAVO!

[JoeVialFilms]

Thank you! I really appreciate your kind words. You rule. Just accept it.

[Kitten0fDoom]

This poem holds a special place in my heart and you did a great reading, Joe. I especially love the emphasis on "rage, rage" at 1:13. Very appropriate and very moving

[JoeVialFilms]

Thank you, sweetie. I am very glad you enjoyed the poem.

[JoeVialFilms]

Thank you, Mikey. I appreciate the kind words. I do hope Gillian will be okay. When I read of her stroke, I immediately thought of Dylan Thomas' poem. It really says it all, for me...

[WarlordFeyd]

You're an amazing person Joe and tyvm from Gill's family/friends--We've got over 1,000 friends all praying for Gillian's recovery and continue to keep her in your prayers...God bless you Joe from Mikey!

[crvrslpntddsstrs]

okaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay. good to know.

[JoeVialFilms]

Dylan Thomas wrote this for his dying father in 1951 as a way for him to defy death. Basically, the poem urges Thomas' father (and the reader as well) to fight for your life and not give in to death (not to be defeatist). Fight for every last moment of your life that you can get. Rather profound.