I have just discovered Billy Collins the poet. A friend posted a video on facebook, and I’ve spent the last hour hunting down his work. Here are two of my favourites:
I so enjoy listening to poetry read by the author. A million billion times better than reading the words on paper. I like reading poetry, but how much better to listen to the author read it him/herself exactly how they intended it to sound?
Anyone else like poetry? Please share your favourites…I’m rediscovering a lost love and would like something fresh.
Billy Collins is one of my favorites, and the two poems you posted are, I think, my two favorites of his! Excellent choices!
Another poet I really love is the German poet Rainer Maria Rilke. “Neighbor God,” “Love Song,” and “Autumn” are three I especially like.
Thanks Jen…I had a feeling you’d comment :) I’ll check out the ones you’ve mentioned. I’ve also subscribed to some podcasts.
Not to brag, but I’ve heard him speak- errr, recite his poetry.
He is wonderful!
I am jealous. I’ve found a few podcasts of him giving lectures and reciting his work. He is wonderful…he makes me smile. And often laugh.