Afraid of the future. Afraid of tomorrow. I have not studied enough. Neglected education. I walked in the wrong ways and drank the cup of illusion. I buried all my dreams in the backyard of my heart. Wandered in the paths of surrealist poetry and self-righteous road of philosophy. But gaps and question marks in my inner man were never answered. I worked hard but my pocket was a bag with holes. Sank into the quicksand of ephemeral passions. Discovered that religions are an empty shell without the divine essence. So far I wrote my story with my own hands. But in one night in my room had an ecstasy, a vision of God. Received the commission to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. his beloved son! He says in His word that He chooses whom He pleases! Since then I put my life in God's hands!
I think Uncle Walt wanted this poem to be read with an Upbeat stanza at the end. To end it positively with a question is genius. We will think what we will do !!
+jim smith I agree. I know we're used to the popular upbeat read of the whole , but every time I read it, it feels to me like someone is contemplating, them self alone : what is the purpose of my life? or.. why should I continue to live? -- out of nowhere (God, enlightenment, the unified field...) an answer comes in an unfamiliar voice : That you are here! That life exists and identity... It's like a selfish meditation on misery that ends with a revelation of the gift of being!
To me the way the reader sounds so sad and depressing as if it were read by a love struck child who is isolated in his loneliness from the world around him. I believe it should sound more aggressive and demanding, for it is a question of the very meaning of life.
Хорошего официального русского перевода найти не могу. А ведь такое известное стихотворение... Из неофициальных есть такой вариант - deilf.dreamwidth.org/476370.html
That is Chandler!
NOOOOOOO!!!!! (sigh)
Yes, yes I am.
I literally thought the same 😭
jajajaj I thought the exact same thing!
I feel like this is how it was meant to be read. Not falsely dramatic or theatrical. Just honest. Thank you.
I have to recite this by memory for my English teacher.
Goodluck, Chloe!
ChloeChristine Smith so do I!
How did it go?
Afraid of the future. Afraid of tomorrow. I have not studied enough. Neglected education. I walked in the wrong ways and drank the cup of illusion. I buried all my dreams in the backyard of my heart. Wandered in the paths of surrealist poetry and self-righteous road of philosophy. But gaps and question marks in my inner man were never answered. I worked hard but my pocket was a bag with holes. Sank into the quicksand of ephemeral passions. Discovered that religions are an empty shell without the divine essence. So far I wrote my story with my own hands. But in one night in my room had an ecstasy, a vision of God. Received the commission to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. his beloved son! He says in His word that He chooses whom He pleases! Since then I put my life in God's hands!
Thanks for that comment, Daniel. It is beautifully writ and thank you for sharing this rendering of Whitman. My best.
I thank you the privilege of sharing these heartfelt words on your page poetry! Congratulations Walt Whitman is an excellent poet. God bless you.
Just wondering are you LDS?
A awesome poetry going on
My mind - it's Chandler for sure.
That's pretty good man, that's about where I am in life right now.
I think Uncle Walt wanted this poem to be read with an Upbeat stanza at the end. To end it positively with a question is genius. We will think what we will do !!
+jim smith I agree. I know we're used to the popular upbeat read of the whole , but every time I read it, it feels to me like someone is contemplating, them self alone : what is the purpose of my life? or.. why should I continue to live? -- out of nowhere (God, enlightenment, the unified field...) an answer comes in an unfamiliar voice : That you are here! That life exists and identity... It's like a selfish meditation on misery that ends with a revelation of the gift of being!
A person should read up on Walt Whitman and his life. It speaks well to how his poetry works and is written. Well done!
What an amazing voice for poetry!!
As good as ever! Your recent uploads have been especially to my liking, so thanks.
Thank you. Lovely.
thank you : )
Thank you
Amazing reading. So honest.
Nice it helped me :)
Well said
Very dramatic
I love that you take the time to write the lyrics out in the description. Thank you!
god i love how powerful this is!!!!
beautifully done Seth
Would absolutely love it if you did a few selections from Poem of Joys, by Uncle Walt.
Mi manchi❤
Well read, so powerful
nice
O me o my 🤩
I hear city background noise.
...what will your verse be?
Came here after watching dead poet Society
Me too
To me the way the reader sounds so sad and depressing as if it were read by a love struck child who is isolated in his loneliness from the world around him. I believe it should sound more aggressive and demanding, for it is a question of the very meaning of life.
lol he is anything but depressing .
Хорошего официального русского перевода найти не могу. А ведь такое известное стихотворение... Из неофициальных есть такой вариант - deilf.dreamwidth.org/476370.html
hii
can I join to ur poetry channel
you mean : you want to subscribe, or do you mean you want to contribute?
Chandler??
(facepalm) You know, it's comments like these that really make me feel the love. :)
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