5 Poems by Theodore Roethke

[@rr7firefly]

I come to this poetry knowing that as a high school student Michael Franks was influenced by Roethke's poetry. There is something uniquely beautiful in Michael's lyrics. Often they follow rhythms that we are not accustomed to hearing. I know the references to Roethke's off metered lines. And now here I quickly recognize how deeply observant the poet was to the natural world around him.

[@MichaelAuthorAllAges]

... "a scent beloved of bees..." Sitting here listening to your Roethke readings as I have my breakfast. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy this poet that I remember from college lit classes. In my mind I hear my fav teacher teacher talking of "The light! The Light!" again, think of woolen sweaters, youth, high spirits/ideals... heady days, full of love, light, newness, hope. This poetry brings this time back. Such humanity in this poet's wise words. Now that I am older, I understand him well.

[@PK-re3lu]

Good work as always.

[@PoetryETrain]

Thank you, this has been added to a playlist...

[@Idlinfarm]

I like the reading and am intrigued by the video editing. Great work.

[@Poemsapennyeach]

Good readings James..

[@katypennington6859]

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