Because I could not stop for Death - A poem by Emily Dickinson

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2024

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  • @Anna-Jade
    @Anna-Jade 10 месяцев назад +207

    I have a terminal illness.......I have accepted that what is to be must be.........something brought me to this poem today. I found it oddly comforting.

    • @usersless
      @usersless 8 месяцев назад +14

      I love you.

    • @tinamurray4585
      @tinamurray4585 8 месяцев назад +9

      Accept Jesus Christ Son of God as your Saviour- that He died on Cross for your sins and for you to be righteous. Give your life to Him, ask forgiveness for your sins and invite & accept Him as your Saviour

    • @williamreeves32
      @williamreeves32 8 месяцев назад +4

      So sorry..

    • @cindyj5522
      @cindyj5522 8 месяцев назад +15

      In which case we are all terminal...just at different times and what must be will be. I hope your journey is gentle with you. ❤

    • @kafizola5695
      @kafizola5695 8 месяцев назад +3

      🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @ricsouza5011
    @ricsouza5011 2 года назад +131

    My interpretation is that is a poetic depiction of a literal funeral procession, with a carriage carrying the dead lyrical self to her grave. It's hauning and morbid but beautiful as well.

    • @solomeen6512
      @solomeen6512 Год назад +10

      emily dickinson tends to use a lot of funereal imagery in her poetry, like in "i felt a funeral in my brain" your assessment is pretty cool because here, instead of establishing a funeral procession as a conceit for a mental breakdown, now instead she's reimagining a funeral itself. its funny how her view of death oscillates between violent and horrific and then mellow and peaceful

    • @andrearenee7845
      @andrearenee7845 9 месяцев назад +2

      It's life transformation "Eternity". Think much higher...

    • @ter450
      @ter450 24 дня назад

      The poem explores the theme of mortality, personifying Death as a polite, almost gentle companion who kindly "stops" for the speaker. Rather than frightening or ominous, Death is presented as courteous, even inviting, which sets a contemplative and serene tone.
      The journey in the poem is symbolic. The speaker travels in a carriage with Death and "Immortality," as if taking a final, inevitable journey toward an eternal destination. By "slowly" driving, Dickinson emphasizes that Death is unhurried and patient. The speaker relinquishes both her work and leisure, suggesting that in the face of death, earthly concerns and daily routines fade in significance.
      The scenery they pass-"the School," "the Fields of Gazing Grain," and "the Setting Sun"-can be seen as symbolic of the stages of life: childhood, maturity, and old age or the end of life. These scenes reflect life’s natural progression, which the speaker observes one final time as she leaves it behind.
      The mood grows colder as they pass the sun. Dressed only in "Gossamer" and "Tulle," the speaker feels a chill, suggesting the frailty and vulnerability of life. The "House" they pause before is a grave, with its roof barely visible and "Cornice-in the Ground." It’s a resting place, yet its description as a “House” suggests a homecoming or a place of rest and continuity.
      The poem closes with the speaker realizing that this journey was centuries ago, though it "feels shorter than the Day." She reflects that time in eternity is beyond human comprehension, compressing centuries into a moment. The horses are "toward Eternity," signifying a journey without end, where death is merely a transition into the infinite.
      Dickinson’s portrayal of death here is peaceful and accepting, presenting it as a natural and inevitable process, guided by a gentle figure. The poem invites readers to consider death not as an end, but as part of an eternal journey.
      The audio and visual presentation of the poem breaths new life into such a beautiful piece of poetry.

  • @raelene101
    @raelene101 3 года назад +259

    I can't listen to poetry anymore, unless its read by Tom. I love the visuals.

    • @joeywebster4390
      @joeywebster4390 2 года назад +6

      Agreed

    • @alec1995AT
      @alec1995AT 11 месяцев назад +1

      Big facts 🙌

    • @TheBookoftheLord
      @TheBookoftheLord 10 месяцев назад

      Hiddleston?

    • @Vee_of_the_Weald
      @Vee_of_the_Weald 9 месяцев назад +4

      @@TheBookoftheLord
      Tom O’Bedlam. The man who read this piece of poetry

    • @cherylyates9845
      @cherylyates9845 8 месяцев назад

      He has a good voice but it seems jarring to me to listen to a poem written by a woman, read by a man. Can we have no respite from the voices of men.

  • @ravenfeather7087
    @ravenfeather7087 Год назад +42

    I first saw this presentation a couple of weeks ago when I was truly struggling with my mostly recently acquired knowledge of my mortality. I was not going gently into that good night. It figuratively stopped me in my tracks and I was struck with an immediate sense of calm and acceptance. "Yes, that is me." A perfect accompaniment to Dickinson's poem. As it guides me on my way.

  • @SpecialSalads
    @SpecialSalads Год назад +39

    It's so wonderful to see content like this on RUclips instead of just TikTok dances.

  • @EnkaMexi
    @EnkaMexi Год назад +93

    The Reaper comes, with scythe in hand
    to take us to the other land
    His coat is black, his voice is grim
    his eyes are red, his body slim.
    He'll come for you, he'll come for me
    it's just a matter of time, you see
    For he's a part of life's grand scheme
    and in his touch, there's a new dream.

  • @marycarroll-uf4jj
    @marycarroll-uf4jj Год назад +18

    My favorite poem by my favorite poet. Hauntingly beautiful.

  • @naturesoundzz
    @naturesoundzz 2 года назад +32

    Death will come to us as a friend - the words have given me comfort after my dad passed away. Your visuals and the soothing voice help … Thank you

  • @Zach______
    @Zach______ 3 года назад +67

    You really get the cadence of each poem, the music is very fitting.

    • @gigiwills7851
      @gigiwills7851 Год назад +3

      IMO, the music is truly awful. And too loud.

    • @angelsong119
      @angelsong119 23 дня назад

      ​@@gigiwills7851I feel the same.

  • @Gar96229
    @Gar96229 Год назад +20

    We passed the setting sun,
    Or rather,
    He passed us

  • @estherferrandez2206
    @estherferrandez2206 Год назад +9

    I love Emily's poetry and this poem is iconic. I've absolutely loved your interpretation as a trip to the past. I think it is something people may do naturally when they face their leaving.I think I'd do. Thanks a lot. The images are beautiful and very intriguing.

  • @timothypoulter8285
    @timothypoulter8285 Год назад +9

    A stunning reading and visuals. I am truly moved by this.

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад +4

    Once in a lifetime-there is everything!

  • @SurajYadav-hh7iu
    @SurajYadav-hh7iu 11 месяцев назад +4

    So soothing ❤, I just closed my eyes to feel that mesmerizing vibe but I was here to watch the explanation of this poem for my exam 😅.
    Thank you so much 🙏...

  • @rtisom
    @rtisom Год назад +4

    Very beautiful reading, stunning visuals.

  • @helikopter1231
    @helikopter1231 2 года назад +2

    My favourite English poem

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад +2

    Loveliest of trees!

  • @CurtRowlett
    @CurtRowlett 7 месяцев назад +1

    This poem gives me great comfort. Much love to you, Ms. Dickinson.

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    Saying goodbye and thanks can bypass everything...

  • @ESan-yq1tm
    @ESan-yq1tm 6 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you. Beautiful poem.

  • @karenlove3848
    @karenlove3848 7 месяцев назад +2

    So Beautiful.. Thank you very much 🌳🌿🍃🐦🕊️

  • @creativitylive
    @creativitylive 11 месяцев назад +3

    I have goosebumps, very beautiful

  • @citizensnid3490
    @citizensnid3490 3 года назад +4

    It seems to alternate between manmade structures and the natural world this film. Interesting urban then countryside then urban then countryside again. Great poem good visuals

  • @streampunksheep
    @streampunksheep 4 месяца назад +1

    I am so happy this is still up

  • @sousamina
    @sousamina 3 года назад +14

    Me hizo llorar. Te quedó hermoso el canal. Felicidades lore!!

    • @Lorenacol
      @Lorenacol  3 года назад

      Gracias linda!! Que bueno te gustó! Gracias por pasarte por acá, Lu!

  • @odysodys1098
    @odysodys1098 11 месяцев назад +1

    Well read. I love EED. Looking forward to meeting her.

  • @guidofaria6721
    @guidofaria6721 2 месяца назад

    Such a beautiful composition. Nice video... nice everything. Many thanks.

  • @themancer
    @themancer 3 года назад +3

    Hi, I just came accross your channel, isn't this a lucky day for me?

    • @Lorenacol
      @Lorenacol  3 года назад +1

      It is indeed a lucky day for me as well. Thanks for watching ❤

  • @Vee_of_the_Weald
    @Vee_of_the_Weald 9 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing cinematography and music choices. 👌🏼

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    Everything is important,beçouse time is important and patient,cherish,fulfilled or no regret and be good.

  • @k.fmariya2240
    @k.fmariya2240 14 дней назад

    I heard this poem in English book, from that moment I fallen love with this poem.

  • @matea3026
    @matea3026 3 года назад +9

    wonderful concept of your channel!! what camera do you use and which program for editing? i was looking for more channels like yours cuz they inspire me to make similar videos. Wish your channel grows bigger, it deserves attention :)

  • @JereferolB1
    @JereferolB1 15 дней назад

    So beautiful, so lovely so comforting dear Lord

  • @mcmars273
    @mcmars273 3 года назад +9

    Excellent 21C interpretation of a timeless American master from the 19C. Is that Tom O'Bedlam narrating?

    • @Lorenacol
      @Lorenacol  3 года назад +2

      Thank you!! I have my doubts when I was making it, but it's cool that you liked it. Yes, It's Tom O'Bedlam's voice, I credit him in the description :D

  • @jawaherAlamra
    @jawaherAlamra Год назад +2

    So powerful

  • @HarishankarDash-l5c
    @HarishankarDash-l5c 5 месяцев назад

    A gorgeous poem

  • @shashankh3
    @shashankh3 3 года назад +7

    Always been a fan of your visuals ❤️.

  • @relatosnomadas9714
    @relatosnomadas9714 3 года назад +3

    Bellísimo!!!

  • @fioncam
    @fioncam 18 дней назад +1

    Having heard Cynthia Nixon speaks this poem, at the end of the film A Quiet Passion, in which she played Emily Dickinson herself, I can't listen to anyone else now.

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад +1

    By pass everything and no one can dictate you...

  • @Bearwithme560
    @Bearwithme560 10 месяцев назад

    No AI-generated voice will *ever* approach the beauty of his delivery, ever.

  • @danieltuhkanen9446
    @danieltuhkanen9446 2 года назад

    And this IS what we Call good luck

  • @thewellvideoproductions8244
    @thewellvideoproductions8244 2 года назад +1

    Magic!

  • @aussiemumlovesmusic
    @aussiemumlovesmusic Год назад +1

    Wonderful

  • @poesie6279
    @poesie6279 Год назад +3

    Beautiful but the imagery of the modern car seems misplaced.

    • @kangaroo9816
      @kangaroo9816 7 месяцев назад +2

      I actually love it. The poem is old and the vocabulary dated, but the visuals help bring the idea home that the sentiment is timeless and applies to Dickinson‘s world just as much as it does ours. Horses, cars, who cares, the journey is always the same.

    • @poesie6279
      @poesie6279 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@kangaroo9816 yes you are quite right; that didn’t occur to me.

  • @alexandraf1020
    @alexandraf1020 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful

  • @jon780249
    @jon780249 Год назад

    Beautiful poem beautifully read, but do we need a soundtrack and film footage? Let the words and the thought and art behind them do the work they were intended to do. They are rich enough as they are.

  • @buffalogal9139
    @buffalogal9139 Год назад

    So beautiful, thank you very much.

  • @vincentpaul835
    @vincentpaul835 Год назад

    Beautiful.

  • @spmoran4703
    @spmoran4703 Год назад +2

    Emily was a fun person .

  • @daviddiscenza3187
    @daviddiscenza3187 Год назад +3

    I once read that the poems of Emily Dickinson can be sung to the tune of "The Yellow Rose of Texas". I don't know if that's true for all her poems, but it does for this one.

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    By pass everything once in a lifetime can change everything...

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад +2

    In flanders field!
    My life close twice
    I have a rendezvous with death
    Oh captain my captain
    A thing of beauty
    Daffoldils
    All that is gold that is not glitter
    Etc.

  • @kekhriesiu6769
    @kekhriesiu6769 3 года назад +2

    Thankyou so much for this

    • @Lorenacol
      @Lorenacol  3 года назад

      Thank you again! ❤

  • @nikiTricoteuse
    @nikiTricoteuse Год назад +4

    I love it. It seems absolutely fitting and the narration (recital?) is superb. My only complaint is, as is too often the case sadly, the music is too loud. Those of us with older ears often find the volume and certain notes extremely jarring. I miss the days when background music WAS in the background.

    • @cherylyates9845
      @cherylyates9845 8 месяцев назад

      Computer audio is still a mess. It doesn't know if you have surround sound system or two little computer speakers. If it helps, you might want to look into your audio settings and try some of those. I have one that has a checkbox for volume equalization that functions well.

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    Life have no end!so don't stop believing!

  • @geangarcia2673
    @geangarcia2673 2 года назад +2

    Amazing 😻

  • @switzerlandful
    @switzerlandful 2 года назад +2

    2:14 "The cornice but a mound" (that's the way I read it)

  • @shinyandrea8507
    @shinyandrea8507 Год назад

    Amazing thank you

  • @jdwhite5892
    @jdwhite5892 Год назад

    Beautiful.

  • @deelynn8611
    @deelynn8611 Год назад +2

    Not a fan of poetry, but Emily is great.

  • @miriamaguilar7977
    @miriamaguilar7977 9 месяцев назад

    I can't either. I am not ready. Have good to do before I expire.

  • @danielmoran9902
    @danielmoran9902 10 месяцев назад

    Trouble is, the bugger stops for all of us eventually. I've managed to dodge him once or twice, but I know his icy fingers will get me in the end.

  • @alexandriaavelar7599
    @alexandriaavelar7599 5 месяцев назад +1

    English lit 🔥 I remember this poem

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    Patient can measure infinity in one second and it can measure everything even death can express.ty-abbreviation.

  • @i.vlog.2024
    @i.vlog.2024 2 года назад +1

    Big fan!🙌

  • @goldilocks913
    @goldilocks913 Год назад

    Wonderful thank you 😊

  • @VvendigO.
    @VvendigO. 3 года назад +6

    Love your work, subscribed ❤️

    • @Lorenacol
      @Lorenacol  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! ❤

    • @VvendigO.
      @VvendigO. 3 года назад +1

      @@Lorenacol Here's a poem I love, maybe you make a video with it... Also, I hope I'm not bothering you with my suggestions😢

    • @Lorenacol
      @Lorenacol  3 года назад +1

      @@VvendigO. You're not bothering at all! Make all the suggestions that you want :). What's the poem that you love? Did you pass me a link?

    • @VvendigO.
      @VvendigO. 3 года назад +1

      @@Lorenacol I forgot, sorry, here it is ruclips.net/video/WAWaZqDf-VE/видео.html

    • @dunesswati5037
      @dunesswati5037 2 года назад

      ​lll

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    Best Forever and for everything its Ur mission bypass verything

  • @ChillinVillin-in7sj
    @ChillinVillin-in7sj 16 дней назад

    In the movie “Gladiator “ it is said best:”Death smiles,and all we can do is smile back!”
    “Nobody gets outta here alive”;Morrison.🀄️

  • @cornflakegirl4811
    @cornflakegirl4811 11 месяцев назад

    This is magnificent, omg

  • @gapratt4955
    @gapratt4955 2 года назад +1

    Makes me think of the Twilight Zone episode, "The Hitch-hiker".

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    Poorest of the poor-mother teressa-africa...nangitim tuloy ako at hindi ko nakita sa horizon May white pala...Madagascar,Sahara desert,straight of gibraltar,Panama canal,Egypt great piramyd,Persia,world history,Africa land of jungle at pinakain ako sa mga leon at tinanggal ang gunita-madagascar...adventurous..

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    By pass everything even death its parts of my life and reference which i cannot by pass and forgot...my number ...

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    U need praise,comparison or trouble.pinaikot ikot lang ang buhay.thanks.

  • @genevacopp845
    @genevacopp845 Год назад

    Soooooo Beautiful!!!!!!! ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

  • @wellgeesh3411
    @wellgeesh3411 2 года назад

    This is so gorgeous

  • @TenTenJ
    @TenTenJ Год назад +1

    1:14 this is the beautiful St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in New York City. It is a New York treasure.

  • @scott-qk8sm
    @scott-qk8sm 3 месяца назад

    I died a long time ago, this is comforting

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    I'm a simple person no need admire or to know everything,

  • @evelynehennick7515
    @evelynehennick7515 Год назад

    thank you!

  • @Cezna1701
    @Cezna1701 2 месяца назад

    I will be waiting

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    First point to last point!

  • @SkarletBrown
    @SkarletBrown 3 года назад +1

    i'm a fan now, Lorena. =)

    • @Lorenacol
      @Lorenacol  3 года назад

      Thank you, Skarlet!!

  • @MarianMurphy-rz8ej
    @MarianMurphy-rz8ej 10 месяцев назад

    Death has no civility and is indignity itself.

  • @madisons2117
    @madisons2117 2 месяца назад

    I wish I could drive the highways one last time.

  • @MorphingReality
    @MorphingReality 3 года назад

    I like your stuff :)

  • @arihutchison3097
    @arihutchison3097 2 года назад

    I love this so much, it hit me really. Stupid question, but what kind of camera are you using when there is that little elliptical rectangle on the side? I've seen it before and love it, but I know nothing about cameras. Any info would be appreciated.

  • @T.T.T.H
    @T.T.T.H Год назад

    amazing!!x💘💝💖💗💓💞💕💟❣❤‍🔥

  • @Trey-v7t
    @Trey-v7t Месяц назад

    For...Harvey and Grace Crawford😇💞

  • @Rajaa0374
    @Rajaa0374 Год назад +1

    ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    By pass ur life and make it vector mechanics point to ur self bcz life is once in a lifetime..

  • @DanielGarcia-ws7cd
    @DanielGarcia-ws7cd Год назад

    Most of Emily Dickinson's poems can be sung to the tune of Gilligan's Island Theme.

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    By pass-say hi and hello and greet and thankful...

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    Your best its enought.

  • @longcastle4863
    @longcastle4863 Месяц назад

    Wish I could hear this without the music, which is way too loud.

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    By pass everything....even death...

  • @junjuncea.6349
    @junjuncea.6349 Год назад

    Rain rain go a way...

  • @MrKeithnero
    @MrKeithnero 9 месяцев назад

    10 seconds in and do they read the poem or not? I dont need high pitch ear bleeding.

  • @limanarowalling4736
    @limanarowalling4736 Год назад

    This is beautifully narrated & done ❤💐