I remember hearing this for the first time during JFK's funeral. I remember crying and feeling so much sadness. I was 10 years old. As of this post, that was 55 years ago. :`(
? Seems to me the poem has EVERYTHING to do with Lincoln. A sea captain wins the battle and saves his ship but dies from wounds before returning for his awaiting victory celebration. Also a brilliant choice for the scene in "The Dead Poet Society" when the teacher is removed from his position - but after "winning" the hearts of the students.
My favorite Walt Whitman poem. I also don't understand why explanations are needed, he wrote this shortly after Lincoln's assassination. Ralph Waldo Emerson, was who inspired Whitman, when he heard him. speak. He is considered the father of free verse poetry. This is a great reading of the poem.
Great posting, enjoyed the reading. I think you are presuming a lot as considering his time in Civil War hospitals the lines can take a lot of turns. It's also worth mentioning that even late in life he only ever mentions women sweethearts while never acknowledging anything. Nothing is 100% known with Walt.
I absolutely adore this poem. That's not the reason for my commenting though. Respect to you, dear sir, you just just won it while I read your astute comments and description. Made me smile :) MsDictionairy on the other hand didn't achieve as much.
"ô mort, beau capitaine, appareillons !"... This also a brilliant poem, from Baudelaire, that makes much more than "sound", but touch our innermost feelings with truth !
Lovely voice. But it doesn't quite go with the young face I see in the picture. Your voice sounds "lived in," and resounds of experience, pain, joy... Thanks for posting! It is so lovely to hear Whitman read with such emotion.
"Many a soldier's loving arms about this neck have cross'd and rested, Many a soldier's kiss dwells on these bearded lips." He certainly didn't keep it a secret - which, given the prejudices of his day. was extraordinarily brave.
If you want to read/hear another poem from Whitman re Lincoln's Death, one less oratorical and more lyrical, read/listen to "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed." Heart-breakiing.
I fought to get Whitman taught in a college American Literature class in Alabama. Shameful how homophobia can deny students an education. Even after Whitman was added to the schedule, we were inundated with disclaimers about Whitman's personal life. We were instructed to focus on his Christianity a public university. The next semester did not include Whitman. The class was mainly comprised of international students and I'm sad to think that future classes will never know Whitman.
Now that you got me in a conspiracy theory mood , I always thought it very strange how it's always in the first paragraph of every Biography on Walt Whitman that He continually was Editing , and rearranging the Lines , and shit in Leaves of Grass until his Death . I ain't no poet that will ever be seen as good , but I know when I write a Poem , and it's done , that I'm not gonna go back and edit the fuckin' thing . It's a poem , and the feeling , the sentiment at the time it comes out of me is like a photograph almost , and , you get my point .. Alot of weirdness .
@IsagOnzali It's a great poem, but I would not say beautiful. After all it's about the Murder of Abraham Lincoln. Murder by it's nature is never beautiful.
The voice is just brilliant.
Tajul Diogenes agreed
You can hear the sorrow in his voice. But yet so beautiful
I remember hearing this for the first time during JFK's funeral. I remember crying and feeling so much sadness. I was 10 years old. As of this post, that was 55 years ago. :`(
So so heartbreaking. What a masterpiece
A most excellent reading of a most excellent poem! You have a very emotive, expressive voice.
My poetic muse. He makes Long Island proud. Such a gorgeous tribute to President Lincoln.
I absolutely love your voice. Thanks for posting these.
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Seems to me the poem has EVERYTHING to do with Lincoln. A sea captain wins the battle and saves his ship but dies from wounds before returning for his awaiting victory celebration.
Also a brilliant choice for the scene in
"The Dead Poet Society" when the teacher is removed from his position - but after "winning" the hearts of the students.
my God I've just felt a shiver cold,cold sweat 💦 the voice of Mr O'Bedlam,aabsolutely numbing.
My favorite Walt Whitman poem. I also don't understand why explanations are needed, he wrote this shortly after Lincoln's assassination. Ralph Waldo Emerson, was who inspired Whitman, when he heard him. speak. He is considered the father of free verse poetry. This is a great reading of the poem.
It is said and I must say it again; good reading!
"To W.W My star, my perfect silence."
Abraham Lincoln's eulogy...
i have always love this poem.
The poem itself is beautiful and the way it is read here is great. Thank you !
Excellent reading by Mr. O'Bedlam, near perfect.
Great posting, enjoyed the reading. I think you are presuming a lot as considering his time in Civil War hospitals the lines can take a lot of turns. It's also worth mentioning that even late in life he only ever mentions women sweethearts while never acknowledging anything. Nothing is 100% known with Walt.
that last stanza is so feeling.
What a great poem. Thanks for uploading it.
Beautifully read
Lovely poem, one of my favorites of his.
Awesome reading, as usual Mr. O'Bedlam! :) Thank you very much!!!
I absolutely adore this poem. That's not the reason for my commenting though. Respect to you, dear sir, you just just won it while I read your astute comments and description. Made me smile :) MsDictionairy on the other hand didn't achieve as much.
You're voice man... so good
I could listen to your voice all day everyday.
"ô mort, beau capitaine, appareillons !"... This also a brilliant poem, from Baudelaire, that makes much more than "sound", but touch our innermost feelings with truth !
this poem deserves great respect and a sense of solemn behavior
Lovely voice. But it doesn't quite go with the young face I see in the picture. Your voice sounds "lived in," and resounds of experience, pain, joy... Thanks for posting! It is so lovely to hear Whitman read with such emotion.
"Many a soldier's loving arms about this neck have cross'd and rested,
Many a soldier's kiss dwells on these bearded lips."
He certainly didn't keep it a secret - which, given the prejudices of his day. was extraordinarily brave.
Great voice
My favorite poem!!
If you want to read/hear another poem from Whitman re Lincoln's Death, one less oratorical and more lyrical, read/listen to "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed." Heart-breakiing.
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thank you.
I fought to get Whitman taught in a college American Literature class in Alabama. Shameful how homophobia can deny students an education. Even after Whitman was added to the schedule, we were inundated with disclaimers about Whitman's personal life. We were instructed to focus on his Christianity a public university. The next semester did not include Whitman. The class was mainly comprised of international students and I'm sad to think that future classes will never know Whitman.
you are brilliant! I loved how you read it! Just beautiful!
Excellent. A great poem and well spoken.
Great job!
Beautiful. Thank ypu.
Im just listening to it over and over to help me study for reciting it tommorrow...
Excellent reading. Thanks. Can you please do the reading of Coleridge's The Rhymes of Ancient Mariner.
Wish we had a Captain like Lincoln. Our ship is not safe and sound.
Dead Poets Society
I have to do it for class
In the distant future you'll be able to recite to to your grandchildren.
+SpokenVerse it's truly awesome how you take time to reply to people;
My favorite Poem. Lincolns sacrifice was a great mirror of Jesus Christ. Beautiful
Wonderful in its expression.
That's awesome! Well done.
Gifted.
#Respect from Georgia
is it possible to use your readings for a video in my class project if I give you full credit? thank you
+qwantedd Yes of course. The more people that hear them the better it is. regards, Tom
Beautiful, my friend. Thank you.
Thanks from spoken word poetry act Vox Poesis!
in honor of Abe Lincoln.
Excellent reading!
Thank you!
Great
Amazing
very nice voice as well as the poem
Whitman was a Brooklyn boy and a great free market capitalist!"This poem is in Leaves of Grass Anthology.
really good
Whos voice is this reading???? Its pure Beauty!!
Thank you spoken verse!
Love O'Bedlam's voice, even though I've never been a big fan of this poem.
What poetic eulogy would be written for today's president?
awesome voice
great! simply great!
+SpokenVerse Is the voice yours? It's incredible, very good to listen.
Now that you got me in a conspiracy theory mood , I always thought it very strange how it's always in the first paragraph of every Biography on Walt Whitman that He continually was Editing , and rearranging the Lines , and shit in Leaves of Grass until his Death . I ain't no poet that will ever be seen as good , but I know when I write a Poem , and it's done , that I'm not gonna go back and edit the fuckin' thing . It's a poem , and the feeling , the sentiment at the time it comes out of me is like a photograph almost , and , you get my point .. Alot of weirdness .
one of the greatest. who is the reader? who's voice is this?
@IsagOnzali It's a great poem, but I would not say beautiful. After all it's about the Murder of Abraham Lincoln. Murder by it's nature is never beautiful.
i love this poem, i discovered today......or it discovered me xdxdx
I'd rather eat my own hand than listen to this drivel.
Great
awesome voice