The Most Heartbreaking Poem About Time Ever Written

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In this video, Tom O’Bedlam reads W.H. Auden’s poem “If I Could Tell You”. The poem is a villanelle that reflects on the passage of time and the fragility of human emotions and knowledge. The speaker begins by reflecting upon how time often reveals very little apart from the costs humans must pay. The poem uses simple language and refrains typical of the villanelle lyric form to meditate upon mankind’s endless search for love and meaning in spite of the relentless march of time. Above all, it is a wistful reflection on the impossibility of truly understanding and knowing the world and its purpose. Tom O’Bedlam’s heartfelt reading adds a layer of emotion to the poem that is sure to leave a lasting impression on the listener.
If I Could Tell You by W.H. Auden (read by Tom O'bedlam)
If I Could Tell You
Time will say nothing but I told you so,
Time only knows the price we have to pay;
If I could tell you I would let you know.
If we should weep when clowns put on their show,
If we should stumble when musicians play,
Time will say nothing but I told you so.
There are no fortunes to be told, although,
Because I love you more than I can say,
If I could tell you I would let you know.
The winds must come from somewhere when they blow,
There must be reasons why the leaves decay;
Time will say nothing but I told you so.
Perhaps the roses really want to grow,
The vision seriously intends to stay;
If I could tell you I would let you know.
Suppose all the lions get up and go,
And all the brooks and soldiers run away;
Will Time say nothing but I told you so?
If I could tell you I would let you know.
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Really great poem! Almost moved me to tears.

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