"Leaving the old, both worlds at once they view, that stand upon the threshold of the new." Lovely.
@Fiondra4 жыл бұрын
My goal in life is to be like Malcolm Guite’s mother.
@dannyboy7715 Жыл бұрын
The Lord has just lead me to Malcolm. I'm only 40, I've never heard this poem before but it will be read at my funeral I hope.
@thepipeprofessor4 жыл бұрын
Each pipe has a special meaning. I tell folks, when they see my pipe collection, that it’s not just a bunch of briars, rather, memories and stories that are on display for all to see. Thank you for sharing your pipe’s story and the poem. Stay blessed my friend.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@mudlarkingmarionette8 ай бұрын
I also learned to live in this world through my mothers head full of poetry ; if I was ever afraid of something she would say ;" greater fleas ; have lesser fleas upon their backs to bite 'em and lesser fleas have lesser fleas and so ad infinitum. This carried me through anybody that would bully me including teachers and also through my working life . The pen is mightier than the sword also one my mother used to say. At 97 she is still here and inspiring me through it all.
@reneg.47993 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this Video very nice memorys
@MalcolmGuitespell3 жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure
@dgalloway4 жыл бұрын
A lovely reflection, thank you for sharing it and the Waller poem. As a seminarian, a pipe smoker, a lover of prose and verse, and as large bearded man watching your videos gives me a glimpse of a wonderful possible future twenty years from now as an Orthodox priest and perhaps occasional teacher with cozy hobbit hole of an office with books, warm living wood, coffee, and enough pipes to outfit a company of dwarves. I bow my hat to you, Fr. Guite. As we say within my tradition, may your mother's memory be eternal!
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for that blessing!
@gavingaming1233 жыл бұрын
A huge thank you for sharing such warm memories of your late mother. I was at my fathers side as he passed away last May. I have found great comfort, solace and a space to reflect whilst I revisit childhood haunts and smoke a pipe some of whom were my fathers. Your diction, phrasing and delivery are a delight to listen to. Kind regards from Scotland 🏴 Garry
@MalcolmGuitespell3 жыл бұрын
thanks! I am always glad to maintain my Scottish connections!
@carolinafine8050 Жыл бұрын
You have a rough day, filled with so many forms of stress… you start to feel yourself slip into that selfish despair. But then you come across a video like this. You begin to feel something else stirring inside of you. Peace, a proper perspective on things. Those stressors start to crumble into nothing. God bless you for making these videos. They help remind something in me that God is there.
@steenstry2 жыл бұрын
I am torn by your videos, Father Guite. On one hand, I feel lucky to have this content available to me. On the other hand, I weep for a world where this video has only a few hundred likes.
@MalcolmGuitespell2 жыл бұрын
well all I can do is leave it out there and see what happens!
@steenstry2 жыл бұрын
I will be reading this at my mother's funeral next Tuesday. She was a good Catholic. I hope you will say a prayer for her. Her name is Carol.
@Nighttrainpiper4 жыл бұрын
May you long stand on the threshold, sharing your wisdom and love for poetry with the world.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@celticsalad631610 ай бұрын
God bless, this is what the internet should be. Minds united in stories and love
@fishmonger19082 жыл бұрын
Rare is the occasion that a KZbin video can moisten my eyes. Thank you, Mr. Guite.
@johnmulvey5121 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Malcolm . A pleasure and a joy.
@GreathMusic4 жыл бұрын
you are one of the most delightful people I've encountered.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
you are most kind!
@lookouthumanitarian3 жыл бұрын
That is a very fine pipe and a fitting pipe to smoke while reminiscing about times with your Mum. Keep on keeping on good sir. May your pipe be cool and fine and your beer chilled and your tea hot!
@MichaelWhite-i3b2 ай бұрын
What a lovely memory of your mother.
@aaronball9815 Жыл бұрын
Dude I love your study!! The books, the pipes, the piled up papers, the instruments, the pictures. It's absolutely amazing. So cozy!
@SarahG2663 ай бұрын
Thank you for all the poetry!
@RelaxedpiperYoutube Жыл бұрын
Such an interesting and brillant man you are Mr. Guite, cheers and God Bless!
@rodmitchell8576 Жыл бұрын
You have an amazing memory brother. God bless you and keep you.
@aryashar25422 жыл бұрын
LOVE RESPECT FROM A ANCIENT CULTURED CIVILIZED LAND OF THE PERSIANS!!!!!!!!!! IRAN!!!!!!!!! PIPE SMOKING IN IRAN HAS COME FROM FRENCH INFLUENCE. FROM 1905 TO THE LATE 60S IRANIAN STUDENTS WOULD GO TO FRANCE BELGIUM SWISSRLAND.
@chrishumble8171 Жыл бұрын
I found the poem by Edmund Waller deeply moving; the image of age like a dilapidated cottage that nevertheless lets in the light of time-given wisdom. "Stronger by weakness", as Jesus was as he faced death on the Cross, while drawing to him unlikely people such as the good thief and the centurion. Such an overturning of normal expectations. I was also moved by Malcolm's account of reading poems to his mother in her frailty; it reminded me of the same with my mother in her nursing home towards the end of her life. Despite dementia, she was able to join in as I read, often when least expected. "Break ,break, break, On thy cold gray stones, O Sea!" The poem I best remember is another Tennyson, Crossing the Bar: "When that which drew from out the boundless deep, Turns again home."
@MalcolmGuitespell Жыл бұрын
Yes I love both those poems!
@dalepiper66934 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Malcolm, you talk of your late mother with such touching fondness. A fine pipe indeed and a special poem...thank you for sharing such cherished memories.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks
@JohnRutherford2054 жыл бұрын
I also recently lost someone close to me, my grandfather died just after the turn of the year following a long illness. He meant quite a lot to me. I'm not a religious person by nature, and neither really was he in his later years, but there's something about the last line of the poem that really makes one think.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@jlborish4 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous smoking instrument and a special pipe indeed. Sorry for your loss. What a beautiful poem? Thank YOU for sharing it. ✌️🍂🔥💨JB
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
thanks
@Ragamuffinpiper Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful memory of time with your mother. My mom was born in the 1920's. An era of folks that were easily, a great generation.
@TerryC69 Жыл бұрын
Each and every time I visit this channel, I feel a gentle encouragement to look upon the beauty and wonder of life. In these times, I find it very easy to look out while denying the self. Many thanks and God bless.
@adorsey31492 жыл бұрын
I love how Malcolm sounds so much like Orson Welles. Each time I hear Malcolm speak, I am reminded of the Alan Parsons Project song “A dream within a dream”. Such a profound and calming voice.
@christianfoster2433 Жыл бұрын
So good I had to watch it twice and may just have to dip in and watch it a third time after leaving this note. I discovered you for the first time only last night Mr Guite and can say that not only have you made, and continue to make, your mother very proud but I feel compelled to let you know that the dicovery of your treasured golded soul and your diamond words has enlightened my life beyond all earthly riches. Surely a seat in heaven is already reserved for you next to your wonderful mother as certain as the comfort and peace of the seat you occupy while I watch you recite right now. May clouds from your pipe smoke one day contribute to heavens own canpoy.
@MalcolmGuitespell Жыл бұрын
you are most kind
@christianfoster2433 Жыл бұрын
@@MalcolmGuitespell And bless you for saying so Sir. Have a wonderful day full of the delights of this current Heaven right here on Earth.
@geoffthecarpenter8 ай бұрын
What a magnificent solem and reflective incite into your life Reverend Malcolm, since finding you on line i have become more calm and reflective within myself thank you. 🙏
@SpencerLuxBurton Жыл бұрын
To have these precious interactions captured thus in video which may outlive many of us. It is a thing to be treasured to be certain.
@themanabroad780010 ай бұрын
I must admit, I’ve never really read any poetry, or even been interested. But I love listening to you recite poems, relaxes me and I think now that I’m older and I can appreciate it a lot more than in my younger years.
@rambling_rob70354 жыл бұрын
Can't imagine a mother encouraging her son to take up smoking a pipe. As a pipe smoker myself, I wonder if you have written a poem on the pipe? Thank you, Malcolm. Beautiful Rattray
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
thanks Ive written a poem about blowing smoke rings from my pipe but not yet a poem about that particular pipe
@davidthompson16222 жыл бұрын
Thank you Malcom , lovely, I’m also a collector and smoker of pipes, there’s a well known ‘condition’ among the pipe community, it’s called P.A.D. (Pipe acquisition disorder) , and after watching you enjoying that wonderful Rattrays Nimbus I did a quick bit of research and now have one on order ! , I don’t have a Calabash style pipe in my collection so that was the only excuse I needed ! , I resisted for about half an hour then P.A.D. got the better of me and I look forward to loading it with some good tobacco. Just subscribed too.
@MalcolmGuitespell2 жыл бұрын
welcome aboard, and its always good to have at least one calabash pipe!
@briandoub48662 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I smoke my pipe and sip my whisky as you share your poems. I too have a church warden’s pipe that my daughter gave me one Christmas in appreciation of Tolkien. My other pipes are all reminders of my father (still living, thank God), gifts from him. Thanks for sharing..
@imawrench3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Malcom, for sharing the story of that handsome pipe, and it's meaning to you. As I have gotten older, that poem rings mighty true. I am so happy to have found your channel. I usually light my pipe and share a bowl while you recite a poem or two. Be well, Stephen
@MalcolmGuitespell3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening, glad to know you're smoking whilst you do
@richqualls515711 ай бұрын
Thank you for always sharing your pipe and poetry with us!
@emmalouis561510 ай бұрын
I just found this guy, he reminds me of a friend of mine. Looks are similar, the voice is spot on. I think you could do well to make longer videos. I know that's not the done thing nowadays, but I imagine your particular visitors would enjoy. Enjoy your pipe, enjoy your beer, see you in the PP. Thank you
@MalcolmGuitespell10 ай бұрын
welcome aboard Emma
@rainblaze. Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this .Very very poignant indeed. If and until we all meet in the by in by of the on here after. Lang may your lum ( and pipe) reek.
@mariapierce27073 жыл бұрын
I just listened to your "All things in Christ" speech .GOD Bless and Keep you. My dad smoked a pipe I can see him now in my mind... when he smoked it was if he was reflecting....silently...It was his "downtime" after a long day at work. Thank you for bringing your mother to us. Beautiful
@MalcolmGuitespell3 жыл бұрын
thanks Maria
@dave891x Жыл бұрын
Wonderful memory and a beautiful poem, brought a tear to my eye. All the best from The Netherlands!
@kletterman4 жыл бұрын
My condolences. This poem brought a few tears in a good way. Made me remember friends and relatives that have recently passed. Beautiful pipe.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@claymcbride99962 жыл бұрын
I also would like to be like Malcom . I've greatly in joyed this .
@ericdingler6724 жыл бұрын
I was wondering about that pipe. I knew it wasn’t a Pete... Beautiful poem. ☕️💨💨💨
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@davidtomkinson15704 жыл бұрын
Lovely. I enjoy a pipe when reading and I have the Rattray pipe with the celtic cross only mine is rustic finish. I love the calm and beauty of your videos. Thank you
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
thanks, yes that's a good pipe
@mr.sherlockholmes61303 жыл бұрын
Sir New to your Channel thank you for all you do . Wonder video sir just Amazing. A pipe is a wonderful part of your life it can mean so much to you . Thank you again I enjoyed your content . Life is so short and I am sorry for your loss . Praying for you my friend . Great poems . I am now 54 and never stop learning and I have smoked a pipe for over 30 yrs and have a lot of pipes . I am glad you have great memories of your mom they are special. I am blessed to have mine still here and her and my father are not in good health at all . I now try to cherish all the moments I can . I look forward to watching more of your content. I am a big Sherlock Holmes fan and love his stories Doyle was a Genius. Maybe you can read some Sherlock Holmes and smoke your Beautiful pipe that your smoking there it’s so beautiful. One of my favorite shapes . again saying hello and looking forward to hearing more from you my friend .best wishes always Scott From Tennessee.
@Pipedude19933 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss pipe friend may God bless her soul rest in peace 🙏🙏👼👼❤️❤️
@loveandpeace19854 жыл бұрын
Just perfect. I have a few pipes just like my grandfather did. I also have one handmade pipe that my Dad made for me. Thank you for sharing memories about your wonderful mom
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
thanks, lovely to have something like that from your dad
@Turn2burnn3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sir. 👍🏿
@CanYouBio2 жыл бұрын
Greeting from a younger viewer. Exceptional content.
@alandoods3 жыл бұрын
As a Scots man I love this channel I found keep safe and god bless you and hope you smoke many bowls and pipes to smoke
@MalcolmGuitespell3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@oldandintheway19554 жыл бұрын
What an inspiration. Especially if you ever really start to feel like you're old and in the way. My Grandmother loved the scent of pipe tobacco in the air as well. She bought a pipe for me, which I cherish. My Grandfather was an avid piper and they'd sit together at the end of the day to talk. My Grandfather smoking his pipe and my Grandmother loving the scented air. So it goes.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
lovely scene!
@mattwheelervh4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving us a window into your story & experience. The sweet memories you shared are gifts. And “...that stand upon the threshold of the new”. Remarkably brilliant & rightfully hopeful.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@RitterTree11 ай бұрын
Usually when I'm watching videos I'm caught in a frenzy and I always speed them up. This has been the first one since I can remember for which I felt the need to enjoy it at its normal pace and I truly did enjoy it. Thank you sir!
@MalcolmGuitespell11 ай бұрын
glad you enjoyed it!
@Musrusticus- Жыл бұрын
A very beautiful little film, thank you.
@VirginiaHanslien4 жыл бұрын
This was lovely. Thank you so much for sharing a memory of your mother. She was a very special woman and you seem at peace with her death. Bravo!
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
thanks
@leemcalister44523 жыл бұрын
That's a very nice pipe and a very nice book.
@boyracer300010 ай бұрын
This was powerful, thanks Malcolm.
@nealliske7700 Жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful reflection upon your life, and so well presented: I appreciate your kindness and dedication to poetry and the emotional delivery produced a profound yet simple comforting watmth❤
@johnburgess657210 ай бұрын
i'm so glad I ran across you
@theswede5402 Жыл бұрын
That was a deep poem.
@jurgsbradley3423 жыл бұрын
The circle of all generations. You have proven once again, to be a very key figure for the grapevine of life. Beautiful, do keep it up :)
@user-km1sd7ou3c10 ай бұрын
Just beautiful. Thank you.
@MalcolmGuitespell10 ай бұрын
Thank you too!
@theswede127610 ай бұрын
Thank you for the poem was lovely
@stevieb54874 жыл бұрын
Like yourself I collect pipes and they all imbue a feeling. My favourite is an Altinok meerschaum Lee Van Cleef replica which I treated myself to as a 'well done' for surviving the head injury I previously mentioned. Every time I smoke it I'm reminded of how lucky I am to have beat the grandiose odds of recovering from a GCS3 coma lasting 3 months where the majority pass away or are left in a constant vegetative state. Lovely video, as always. Much love.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
thanks, and thank God for your recovery!
@craigward769110 ай бұрын
Wonderful......simply Wonderful.
@Postmilstill Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these. Such a blessing.
@kubben162 жыл бұрын
Thank You!!
@mytzyxptlyx9 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@oldschool1503ify2 жыл бұрын
💯
@lordhogarth4 жыл бұрын
Having just turned 60, and feeling none too good about it, I found Waller's poem a much needed reminder that the road ahead offers new vistas. Thank you, Malcolm.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@warrenstutely7151 Жыл бұрын
Difficult to thank you enough. !!!! Warren
@carlarthur44422 жыл бұрын
Lovely poem , Malcolm and very meaningful ❤️. Thank you 😊 🙏
@mbiraside4 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed spending time with you today. I Need to get more pipes and poems.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@brianheffernan89823 жыл бұрын
I loved the poem, Malcolm.
@EveyQV4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your more meditative mood here. What a delight to sit and be able to recite poetry with someone! I am a mystic among the practical folk of truckers and cowboys and hemmed in by bankers and corporate souls. I find I envy you. Honour to the memory of your mother.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening
@UnclePhilsCellar4 жыл бұрын
That was betutiful Malcolm. God bless
@jimmilton9682 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. If it’s no trouble, could you recommend good books like the one you just read from? Poems or not, I like the style of those old leathery books
@crazyivan7794 жыл бұрын
Another wonderful video. Thank you for sharing!
@CaLuMaCCa4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for inviting me into your home and heart. May your pipe smoke ascend beyond the plains of this world, and thence to your lovely mother, until such a time when you may be reunited.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
many thanks for that blessing!
@KINGKINGSTON424 жыл бұрын
Very emotional video, lots to ponder on.... 👍
@armchairpiper4 жыл бұрын
I love this video. thank you. Ed
@SO-rj3pe4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. A few weeks back I had asked you about a video addressing your pipes and their meaning. Thank you for sharing sweet memories of loves gone but not lost. Love and gratitude from Utah, USA.
@SO-rj3pe4 жыл бұрын
Question, what do you plan on doing with your wonderful books when you’re gone or because you’ll be gone you’ll have someone else figure it out; just curious.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
They'll go to my daughter in the first instance but I may well have given a number away to friends before that
@standinkler53564 жыл бұрын
Beautiful poem, thank you for sharing
@TheBalconyPiper4 жыл бұрын
That was wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
@3riverspiper17924 жыл бұрын
Malcolm, I love the idea of each pipe having a resonance of a specific chapter in your life, and in particular this Rattray's pipe has now it's own place in that library of treasured memories, not as it would have been, if it had arrived before your hurried trip to Scotland, whereby it may be that reminder of your last days with your Mother, fond as they might have been, but as it presented itself on your return South, it now has that status of being a conduit to a 'whole host of happier times ' to which you can travel and share together in each others' company.... The poem you recite is itself to those of us entering our Autumn years extremely poignant, yes, the lines ; " Stronger by weakness, wiser men become As they draw near to their eternal home. Leaving the old, both worlds at once they view That stand upon the threshold of the new." Thank you. also, may I respectfully ask which tobacco you blessed this new pipe with on this occasion? God Bless. Steve.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, on that occasion I was smoking some Kendall black cherry
@Revjonbeadle4 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful, brother Malcolm.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening
@markwalsh6714 Жыл бұрын
A lovely video. I almost long to sit and smell the burning tobacco of a pipe. My father and grandfather were never pipers or even any tobacco product. So I feel I’ve missed out.
@ArkansasMike4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful poem.
@Wilsonn_esquire4 жыл бұрын
Immensely moving, sir! I think I've stumbled on a new favorite verse through this video - through, indeed, a new favorite singer of verse - my compliments and thanks.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening
@gabrielbello97154 жыл бұрын
Beautiful story and excellent poem Malcolm. Thank you fir sharing both. I’m waiting on my copy of Heaven in Ordinary to arrive, any recommendations on blends to smoke along with it??
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
thanks. I smoke Kendall Black Cherry and also Peterson Deluxe Navy Rolls
@pipesandcigarsinfrance53424 жыл бұрын
Just seen your part for project Northmoor... Will be giving my small few pennies.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
thanks, Ive given my few pennies too, I hope it all works out!
@dw2hite4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful and moving video. Thank you.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
thanks
@joshuajberger4 жыл бұрын
What a great poem! I am still young yet grapple with aging well. One day at a time with great poetry and great literature is my solution. Thanks for letting us into your study again Mr. Guite.
@MarkEGreen-rf4on4 жыл бұрын
Hi Malcolm, just caught up with your video. I'm feeling rather bereft as l stopped smoking my pipe a month ago as l always get little congested in the sinuses. However, l may start again eventually as the smell of a warm briar is hard to resist! I suppose most pipe- smokers have to put up with one or two side effects. Your videos are always entertaining and instructive. Keep up the good work. God bless.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, yes Ive had to have occasional spells without the pipe, but its good to return to it at last
@anselman31564 жыл бұрын
Oh my memories are evoked-collecting conkers and father's pipe!
@b.b.holmes82554 жыл бұрын
Lovely video
@casspipercassidy42974 жыл бұрын
Has anyone ever told you your voice sounds like that of a sober Oliver Reid? Great video man.
@MalcolmGuitespell4 жыл бұрын
I wish!
@casspipercassidy42974 жыл бұрын
@@MalcolmGuitespell you do sir. You do. Thanks for all your contributions. Your style is unique. I’m not a man of poetry, not shallow, but not certainly shy of good culture to some degree. I enjoy the pipe, that’s why I came to your channel. And I discovered it’s so much more ! Many good wishes to you man. Cass. ☘️
@F.UNiNJA10 ай бұрын
If you need me, I'll be waiting for you , on the bookshelf....❤