"First Kiss" by Tim Seibles
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- Опубліковано 10 лис 2024
- An animated interpretation of Tim Seibles' poem "First Kiss"
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Bereavement. Homesickness. A first kiss. Experiences like these transcend our rational understanding of the world. In such moments, we need poetry.
That's why we're excited to have paired contemporary and classical poems with award-winning animators to help us all better understand the most inexplicable parts of life.
We hope you love these poems as much as we do! Check out the whole series here: bit.ly/TEDEdTheresAPoemForThat
Let us know in the comments which poems you'd love to see animated as part of this series.
Have you tried 'fire and ice' by Robert Frost?or 'snow' by David Berman?
Exquisite work! Thank you!
Ruskin bond TIGER
Uhm can I submit my poem here I mean how can I share my poem or can I share my poem or can't I
I like this series. Please do more!
Bold of you to assume I’ve had my first kiss
-4 Subscribers with a hammer addiction how old are you? I'm sixteen and probably going to die before someone notices me
@@mashaparfenenko905 Very far from truth. have more confidence in yourself.☺
r/ForeverAlone
Vault Von that's nice of you to say, but you haven't seen my face) 😂😂
@@mashaparfenenko905 that's the truth.
i have my first kiss 21. i regret it though. it was stolen from me.
i'm pretty sure you are beautiful though.
"as if she were teaching a seahorse to speak"
My goal is to have such command over language that I can give words to gestures with this level of meticulous preciseness
Atrijit Das damn. Very well said. Agreed
IKR!!! 🤣
Would anyone please explain this metaphor to me?
@@arinidhant4257 it's not a metaphor as such. If you've seen seahorses, you'd know that face they make with their mouths, kind of mimics how we pout while kissing. I think it was an absurd but completely valid comparison for poetic effect of how out-of-the-world kissing feels
@@atrijitdas1704 OH that makes a lot of sense! Thank you so much. So does the "teaching to speak" part also correspond to this?
First Kiss by Tim Seibles
Her mouth
fell into my mouth
like a summer snow, like a
5th season, like a fresh Eden,
like Eden when Eve made God
whimper with the liquid
tilt of her hips-
her kiss hurt like that-
I mean, it was as if she’d mixed
the sweat of an angel
with the taste of a tangerine,
I swear. My mouth
had been a helmet forever
greased with secrets, my mouth
a dead-end street a little bit
lit by teeth-my heart, a clam
slammed shut at the bottom of a dark,
but her mouth pulled up
like a baby-blue Cadillac
packed with canaries driven
by a toucan-I swear
those lips said bright
wings when we kissed, wild
and precise-as if she were
teaching a seahorse to speak-
her mouth so careful, chumming
the first vowel from my throat
until my brain was a piano
banged loud, hammered like that-
it was like, I swear her tongue
was Saturn’s 7th moon-
hot like that, hot
and cold and circling,
circling, turning me
into a glad planet-
sun on one side, night pouring
her slow hand over the other: one fire
flying the kite of another.
Her kiss, I swear-if the Great
Mother rushed open the moon
like a gift and you were there
to feel your shadow finally
unhooked from your wrist.
That’d be it, but even sweeter-
like a riot of peg-legged priests
on pogo-sticks, up and up,
this way and this, not
falling but on and on
like that, badly behaved
but holy-I swear! That
kiss: both lips utterly committed
to the world like a Peace Corps,
like a free store, forever and always
a new city-no locks, no walls, just
doors-like that, I swear,
like that.
Thank you. 😊
Unknown thank you!!
Thanks for the effort, but here's the actual stanza shape:
First Kiss
for Lips
Her mouth
fell into my mouth
like a summer snow, like a
5th season, like a fresh Eden,
like Eden when Eve made God
whimper with the liquid
tilt of her hips-
her kiss hurt like that-
I mean, it was as if she’d mixed
the sweat of an angel
with the taste of a tangerine,
I swear. My mouth
had been a helmet forever
greased with secrets, my mouth
a dead-end street a little bit
lit by teeth-my heart, a clam
slammed shut at the bottom of a dark,
but her mouth pulled up
like a baby-blue Cadillac
packed with canaries driven
by a toucan-I swear
those lips said bright
wings when we kissed, wild
and precise-as if she were
teaching a seahorse to speak-
her mouth so careful, chumming
the first vowel from my throat
until my brain was a piano
banged loud, hammered like that-
it was like, I swear her tongue
was Saturn’s 7th moon-
hot like that, hot
and cold and circling,
circling, turning me
into a glad planet-
sun on one side, night pouring
her slow hand over the other: one fire
flying the kite of another.
Her kiss, I swear-if the Great
Mother rushed open the moon
like a gift and you were there
to feel your shadow finally
unhooked from your wrist.
That’d be it, but even sweeter-
like a riot of peg-legged priests
on pogo-sticks, up and up,
this way and this, not
falling but on and on
like that, badly behaved
but holy-I swear! That
kiss: both lips utterly committed
to the world like a Peace Corps,
like a free store, forever and always
a new city-no locks, no walls, just
doors-like that, I swear,
like that.
--Tim Seibles
www.fishousepoems.org/first-kiss/
@@AnotherGradus well I didn't copy paste, i actually typed what i heard :P
@@AnotherGradus and btw the shape doesnt matter... does it?? i really dont know poems, i just thought of helping everyone :D
*PLOT TWIST* the kiss was on the cheek.
Although his mouth was also affected? That's one darn creepy kiss.
Please read the first line of the poem -_-
Whyyyyy??!!!!
Then the poet must be so sensitive or something XD
LMAO
The metaphors are exquisite... I felt sceptically about a poem descibing a kiss, but as a result found myself touched.
Thank you, Ted-ed!
First kiss: Our lips clumsily and lifelessly mushed together as our noses unintentionally collided; it was pretty forgettable, because neither of us knew what we were doing, and we were pretty bad at it.
Now THAT'S poetry! ;)
Now that a poem
Good job:)
I had to clean my glasses, due to all of his saliva on the lenses. Not quite as eloquent as the author's experience..
It's got a rap flow
Wow, so original
@@colleen9493 Lol, it's more realistic. That was my actual first kiss. I think "first kiss" is more of a milestone than an experience. I don't get all the hype. :P
This is way to much emotion for me😂
Your comment got me
Nice poem... Thanks ted-ed for introducing this poem wriiten by tim seibles to us..
I took 3 classes with Tim Seibles back in the late 90s. Hearing him recite this poem just brought so many of his lessons back... He was the most influential teacher I ever had.
what is this ted ed.
how the heck y’all feel that i’ve been yearning for a relationship?
mauve u girl or boy?
I bet she's a girl
Haha I get it, its on april 1st because I'll never get a first kiss... good one Ted
The connection between words, music, and visual imagery in this brings tears to my eyes oh wow
I adore this poetry series and hope we may see more in the future. Not only is it refreshing and imaginative, it has also introduced me to several very talented contemporary poets whom I would not have known about otherwise.
*First Kiss!*
*_April Fool’s!_*
I forgot it was April fool’s 😂
Lol
This video is one of the weirdest flexes ive seen
That’s quite a sad story🤣
Your Lie In april
I just wanna say that this is my most favorite poem, out of any I have encountered in my entire 20 year life, really!
I always strive to write something with as close as the power, command and precision of language used in this masterpiece.
I could only wonder if I could make an art or game project out of this poem, really. Only I could dream of making that one day...
this inspired me to finally cut my toenails
lol wtf xD
@@jimstacey331 it had to be done my friend. otherwise i might have been arrested
lol what explain this
@@Rien-- HAHAHAHHA demented...
Wow this murakami level literature 😂
Animations great as always!! 😍😍😍
Full poem:
Her mouth
fell into my mouth
like a summer snow, like a
5th season, like a fresh Eden,
like Eden when Eve made God
whimper with the liquid
tilt of her hips-
her kiss hurt like that-
I mean, it was as if she’d mixed
the sweat of an angel
with the taste of a tangerine,
I swear. My mouth
had been a helmet forever
greased with secrets, my mouth
a dead-end street a little bit
lit by teeth-my heart, a clam
slammed shut at the bottom of a dark,
but her mouth pulled up
like a baby-blue Cadillac
packed with canaries driven
by a toucan-I swear
those lips said bright
wings when we kissed, wild
and precise-as if she were
teaching a seahorse to speak-
her mouth so careful, chumming
the first vowel from my throat
until my brain was a piano
banged loud, hammered like that-
it was like, I swear her tongue
was Saturn’s 7th moon-
hot like that, hot
and cold and circling,
circling, turning me
into a glad planet-
sun on one side, night pouring
her slow hand over the other: one fire
flying the kite of another.
Her kiss, I swear-if the Great
Mother rushed open the moon
like a gift and you were there
to feel your shadow finally
unhooked from your wrist.
That’d be it, but even sweeter-
like a riot of peg-legged priests
on pogo-sticks, up and up,
this way and this, not
falling but on and on
like that, badly behaved
but holy-I swear! That
kiss: both lips utterly committed
to the world like a Peace Corps,
like a free store, forever and always
a new city-no locks, no walls, just
doors-like that, I swear,
like that.
I love that I can really hear the love and happiness in the narrator's speech and voice
This video and poem is one of the most beautiful things I have seen, heard, or experienced.
Jokes on you my first kiss was with the pavement
I listen to this poem when I need to feel hypnotized while smiling all the while.
'Badly behaved but holy I swear'
No image captures the feeling quite like this. This is why art is made.
This makes first kisses sound like a spiritual and angelic experience….I wish I could say mines was like that
Okay now why did they post this on April Fool's Day?
@Fennel Swor Apparently it's a joke to me coz I'm single pringle 😂
@@pranushaaalmaooo I guess so too 😂
You spoiled the show🥲
I haven't kissed anyone yet..My mood was kinda off..But I feel better after listening to this..There are some problems going on in life but this just shows that life can be good..You just need to keep going...No point in giving up..Thankyou mate
Her thinking: Hmm. Is that peanut butter?
Some trippy stuff going on. Ted Ed is just flexing on ppl who haven’t had a first kiss.
“Peg legged priests on pogo sticks”
What I thought during my first time was how to stop this mess.
This poem. That music. Irresistible.
This is a heart wrenching poem.
I am truly touched ,by visiting the world described by the poet. Amazing...
25 mins and already 5.5k likes? Whoa..
How beautiful synergy of elements. It’s perfect. The melodies, the voice and the tone, the illustrations.
I came here to see physiological and psychological effects of first kiss but here is a poet describing the feel of first kiss to a guy who haven't kissed yet!
2 min before next day I got fooled!(from India)
I love his voice... An ASMR voice💜
This was a romance beautifully written and the feelings were like a clear pond water.
ive never had my first kiss and had not been the kind to be fond of romanticising 'firsts' but this poem really hit the spot. now, it doesnt matter if my first kiss would be as magical as this poet had described his because id view mine like him after such a wonderful piece.
Wow, Just Wow!
Narrator put all his passion in it!!
The piano playing in the background is incredibly beautiful and heartfelt. Can anybody please tell me if that is a piece I can search on youtube? Thank you for reading 💙
I also would like of know what is the song
@@leandrorocha3065 It's been a year but I guess I'm not the only one dying to know. Really hope someone would tell us though :(
it's composed by stephen larosa, it says at the end of the video
For the first time...
I'm early for a TED-ED video
Same
Thanks ted-ed for introducing this poem wriiten by tim seibles to us. Adooooooooro.
23 years old , never been kissed before
Racemixer Berg I kissed 7 different girls, slept with them all. Still I feel sad as if none of those experiences exist. I felt nothing when I was with them, there wasn’t any emotions. It’s even more sad to feel nothing than to yearn for something good.
@@mshaheer1302 Pink Floyd is the best thing happened in our universe
So you mean you were kissed during or after the video? Because you explicitly say “before”, which implies that you were kissed not before, so during or after. Otherwise, you’d have omitted the “before”.
@@GRBtutorials ohhh thanks for your interesting comment . English is not my first language so I didn't know this _before_
@@Ggwp15mins Maybe with someone whom you love will not be like this.
we haven't had our kiss yet, but i swear i could feel all my emotions with just the thought of u. 💕🐣
Pleaase stay until that day,🥺💕
this is the best something i've ever heard or felt.
I’m not sure why I clicked on this right away but I’m glad I did
The poems you share roller-coaster me through so many emotions. I'm grateful Ted-Ed.
Now where's that patreon's page!
I had to put my face in my hands, it was too beautiful to take in. Perfect perfect animation to accompany it.
First kiss was an accident.
That day when we walked by the shore.
We were with our friends.
Waiting for the sun to set.
We played. I ran and tripped not knowing it was you who's in front of me.
I fell on you. You caught me in your arms.
Our faces went near each other.
Our lips pressed against each other.
I stood up. You stood up.
My heart was so fast in beating. Like horses racing towards the finish line.
I didn't know with yours. If you felt the same way too.
I haven't even kissed ever and still i'm crying. That planet analogy got me hard. You beautiful people. Keep doing this!
That....Was....
Beautiful....
I wish I was that creative...
Lol this is so convenient cause I had my first kiss yesterday
same
Why I can't be kisseddddd
Because I don't have one !!!!!😖
I want it
Subhan Ali one day 😚❤️ someone right will come for you
@@starbumps welll im waiting for him!!! 😊
Subhan Ali yay!! :D
Tim Seibles, That was phenomenal! Waiting for more.
The most description ever I've heard about the magic of a FIRST KISS 😌✋🌼💚🙏
Ahhhh what a beautiful poem, I'm gonna have to listen to to that again. Thank you Ted-ed for creating this brilliant animation
Can't express how beautiful this is.....
Opening scene looks like a Picasso 😊
I have a good poem about Anistasia Romanov that I wrote the other night if you guys are interested.....its pretty dope 😊🌹💝
Yes, share
This is the content I'd like to see! Everything just perfect, true, gentle and real!
Anah! Naaah! This is extremely soothingly good to hear! It's like butter!
This poem is beautiful. The voice fits well and so the music too, not to mention the animation, to boot.
This is so beautifully visualized and spoken, I cried
the animation thou...... it was amazing
It was touching video. This leads me to an emotional mood. I’m walking on air! Animation is pretty sick! What plant are you on! I don’t know what to say except for that this is amazing! I’m getting the sense that many people recall something, after watching this video.
According to me, this poetry is full of "emotions" the way of expressing the love to their beloved is so beautifully written ,it relates nature and several sounds twinkling in poet's mind on his first kiss he's actually comparing his love to the angles, speaking horse and with thousands of thoughts!!
Shimaela khan(1157)
Ok, now that your doing poems its a must that you do Edgar Allen Poe's, "The Raven".
yaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssssssssss
This poem gived me chills
more figurative language in this than my essay
This video is truly impressed me with its title.
I can't forget my first kiss.
WOW!!! That voice is ....
That's what dreams look like ..
it is truly wonderful how the human brain can deepen and render a simple act magical. A simple kiss, a simple lock of lips, can be so much more than the world itself to us. That's truly beautiful
A great poem like this can change the way of poem thank u ted ed to give us a poem like this
I was shaken to my core when the guy said - First Kiss
Beautiful, but I refuse to believe any first kiss could go that smoothly.
Hello! I absolutely love this series of illustrated poems; it makes them come so alive!
Have a lovely day.
Wow. Astoundingly brilliant poetry and animation. Bravo Ted ED!
This vid is going to my goals playlist, hoping for a 'first hand hold'
Wow. 💕❤️ I felt warm in my heart as I listen to those beautiful words.
17 years still didn't have my moment
*ANYONE ELSE WHO CAN'T RELATE?*
I don't usually like poetry but this is dope.
I feel comfortable in the comment section to know that there are many like me who have still not had their *FIRST KISS*
Masterpiece indeed!
Thanks for sharing :)
I love that you do these videos, poetry is so important, I mean I absolutely hate this poem but that’s the beauty of art, you don’t have to like it, it just needs to make you think or feel, even if that feeling is hatred lmao ❤️
Legendary animation
That flush of thoughts took my breath away ❤
this is.... such a beautiful poem. the description... wow.
this masterpiece made me shiver down my spine
It feels so pure ....so overwhelming 😍😍no words
Beautiful! Studied literature long ago and how I do miss it...
Aaaa!!! I've been waiting for this series's new episode 💜
y am i crying rn
did i just fall in love with a voice....
Heart touching
Thank you. :)
I have no words to describe how I feel exept " where do I get this kiss this man expirienced?"
I reaaally love this series!
this is my favorite video in the world
Where I live, it was 8:30 in the night when they posted this, so I saw this on April 2nd, not April Fool's day.
Time zones ruin everything.
I needed this, I want to find perfect voice reading great poetry and thanks Ted-Ed, I want to listen to it be4 I sleep, help me calm my soul better than music.
Haha!! Mine was just as intoxicating. I was young and enthusiastic back then
Nice of you to inform me on what I have been deprived of.