Because I could not stop for Death - A poem by Emily Dickinson

[@Anna-Jade]

I have a terminal illness.......I have accepted that what is to be must be.........something brought me to this poem today. I found it oddly comforting.

[@usersless]

I love you.

[@tinamurray4585]

Accept Jesus Christ Son of God as your Saviour- that He died on Cross for your sins and for you to be righteous. Give your life to Him, ask forgiveness for your sins and invite & accept Him as your Saviour

[@Libsaredemented]

So sorry..

[@cindyj5522]

In which case we are all terminal...just at different times and what must be will be. I hope your journey is gentle with you. ❤

[@kafizola5695]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ricsouza5011]

My interpretation is that is a poetic depiction of a literal funeral procession, with a carriage carrying the dead lyrical self to her grave. It's hauning and morbid but beautiful as well.

[@solomeen6512]

emily dickinson tends to use a lot of funereal imagery in her poetry, like in "i felt a funeral in my brain" your assessment is pretty cool because here, instead of establishing a funeral procession as a conceit for a mental breakdown, now instead she's reimagining a funeral itself. its funny how her view of death oscillates between violent and horrific and then mellow and peaceful

[@andrearenee7845]

It's life transformation "Eternity". Think much higher...

[@ter450]

The poem explores the theme of mortality, personifying Death as a polite, almost gentle companion who kindly "stops" for the speaker. Rather than frightening or ominous, Death is presented as courteous, even inviting, which sets a contemplative and serene tone. The journey in the poem is symbolic. The speaker travels in a carriage with Death and "Immortality," as if taking a final, inevitable journey toward an eternal destination. By "slowly" driving, Dickinson emphasizes that Death is unhurried and patient. The speaker relinquishes both her work and leisure, suggesting that in the face of death, earthly concerns and daily routines fade in significance. The scenery they pass-"the School," "the Fields of Gazing Grain," and "the Setting Sun"-can be seen as symbolic of the stages of life: childhood, maturity, and old age or the end of life. These scenes reflect life’s natural progression, which the speaker observes one final time as she leaves it behind. The mood grows colder as they pass the sun. Dressed only in "Gossamer" and "Tulle," the speaker feels a chill, suggesting the frailty and vulnerability of life. The "House" they pause before is a grave, with its roof barely visible and "Cornice-in the Ground." It’s a resting place, yet its description as a “House” suggests a homecoming or a place of rest and continuity. The poem closes with the speaker realizing that this journey was centuries ago, though it "feels shorter than the Day." She reflects that time in eternity is beyond human comprehension, compressing centuries into a moment. The horses are "toward Eternity," signifying a journey without end, where death is merely a transition into the infinite. Dickinson’s portrayal of death here is peaceful and accepting, presenting it as a natural and inevitable process, guided by a gentle figure. The poem invites readers to consider death not as an end, but as part of an eternal journey. The audio and visual presentation of the poem breaths new life into such a beautiful piece of poetry.

[@colinmcclelland1361]

@@ter450 Thank you. Your description of the poems meaning is almost as beautiful as the poem itself. I daresay I must applaud this poem and your description as well. Thank you again and my deepest regards to you.

[@raelene101]

I can't listen to poetry anymore, unless its read by Tom. I love the visuals.

[@joeywebster4390]

Agreed

[@alec1995AT]

Big facts 🙌

[@TheBookoftheLord]

Hiddleston?

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

@@TheBookoftheLord Tom O’Bedlam. The man who read this piece of poetry

[@cherylyates9845]

He has a good voice but it seems jarring to me to listen to a poem written by a woman, read by a man. Can we have no respite from the voices of men.

[@SpecialSalads]

It's so wonderful to see content like this on KZbin instead of just TikTok dances.

[@henboker3]

I've worked through the histories of art, philosophy, great moments in history, and all the dozens of biographies available. I think KZbin is a treasure chest of knowledge, a wonderful way to round out my fading years [85, PhD [75]] and prepare, according to my religious faith an eternity of expanding consciousness and knowledge.

[@stirlingarcher7972]

There are over 14 billion videos on KZbin, who cares if some of them are dance videos? There’s always been content like this on KZbin, it’s in no way a new development

[@ravenfeather7087]

I first saw this presentation a couple of weeks ago when I was truly struggling with my mostly recently acquired knowledge of my mortality. I was not going gently into that good night. It figuratively stopped me in my tracks and I was struck with an immediate sense of calm and acceptance. "Yes, that is me." A perfect accompaniment to Dickinson's poem. As it guides me on my way.

[@kiddozoo]

Love to you...

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

🫂

[@marycarroll-uf4jj]

My favorite poem by my favorite poet. Hauntingly beautiful.

[@naturesoundzz]

Death will come to us as a friend - the words have given me comfort after my dad passed away. Your visuals and the soothing voice help … Thank you

[@guidofaria6721]

Such a beautiful composition. Nice video... nice everything. Many thanks.

[@Zach______]

You really get the cadence of each poem, the music is very fitting.

[@gigiwills7851]

IMO, the music is truly awful. And too loud.

[@angelsong119]

​@@gigiwills7851I feel the same.

[@junjuncea.6349]

Loveliest of trees!

[@estherferrandez2206]

I love Emily's poetry and this poem is iconic. I've absolutely loved your interpretation as a trip to the past. I think it is something people may do naturally when they face their leaving.I think I'd do. Thanks a lot. The images are beautiful and very intriguing.

[@ShirleyTimura]

Dickinson speaks the fewest words to describe what is too much to describe. 3:15

[@timothypoulter8285]

A stunning reading and visuals. I am truly moved by this.

[@rtisom]

Very beautiful reading, stunning visuals.

[@Gar96229]

We passed the setting sun, Or rather, He passed us

[@CurtRowlett]

This poem gives me great comfort. Much love to you, Ms. Dickinson.

[@SurajYadav-hh7iu]

So soothing ❤, I just closed my eyes to feel that mesmerizing vibe but I was here to watch the explanation of this poem for my exam 😅. Thank you so much 🙏...

[@junjuncea.6349]

Once in a lifetime-there is everything!

[@sousamina]

Me hizo llorar. Te quedó hermoso el canal. Felicidades lore!!

[@Lorenacol]

Gracias linda!! Que bueno te gustó! Gracias por pasarte por acá, Lu!

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

Amazing cinematography and music choices. 👌🏼

[@junjuncea.6349]

Saying goodbye and thanks can bypass everything...

[@streampunksheep]

I am so happy this is still up

[@odysodys1098]

Well read. I love EED. Looking forward to meeting her.

[@ESan-yq1tm]

Thank you. Beautiful poem.

[@karenlove3848]

So Beautiful.. Thank you very much 🌳🌿🍃🐦🕊️

[@helikopter1231]

My favourite English poem

[@thlurte]

Subscribed, Little shout-out from a fella appreciating your works.

[@Lorenacol]

Thank you, Adheeb! I really appreciate it :D

[@themancer]

Hi, I just came accross your channel, isn't this a lucky day for me?

[@Lorenacol]

It is indeed a lucky day for me as well. Thanks for watching ❤

[@creativitylive]

I have goosebumps, very beautiful

[@citizensnid3490]

It seems to alternate between manmade structures and the natural world this film. Interesting urban then countryside then urban then countryside again. Great poem good visuals

[@k.fmariya2240]

I heard this poem in English book, from that moment I fallen love with this poem.

[@shashankh3]

Always been a fan of your visuals ❤️.

[@Lorenacol]

Thank you!!

[@Bearwithme560]

No AI-generated voice will *ever* approach the beauty of his delivery, ever.

[@HarishankarDash-l5c]

A gorgeous poem

[@buffalogal9139]

So beautiful, thank you very much.

[@cornflakegirl4811]

This is magnificent, omg

[@junjuncea.6349]

Everything is important,beçouse time is important and patient,cherish,fulfilled or no regret and be good.

[@JereferolB1]

So beautiful, so lovely so comforting dear Lord

[@matea3026]

wonderful concept of your channel!! what camera do you use and which program for editing? i was looking for more channels like yours cuz they inspire me to make similar videos. Wish your channel grows bigger, it deserves attention :)

[@kekhriesiu6769]

Thankyou so much for this

[@Lorenacol]

Thank you again! ❤

[@VvendigO.]

Love your work, subscribed ❤️

[@Lorenacol]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@VvendigO.]

@@Lorenacol Here's a poem I love, maybe you make a video with it... Also, I hope I'm not bothering you with my suggestions😢

[@Lorenacol]

@@VvendigO. You're not bothering at all! Make all the suggestions that you want :). What's the poem that you love? Did you pass me a link?

[@VvendigO.]

@@Lorenacol I forgot, sorry, here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXK6ko2nectgjKc

[@dunesswati5037]

​lll

[@fioncam]

Having heard Cynthia Nixon speaks this poem, at the end of the film A Quiet Passion, in which she played Emily Dickinson herself, I can't listen to anyone else now.

[@danieltuhkanen9446]

And this IS what we Call good luck

[@jawaherAlamra]

So powerful

[@nikiTricoteuse]

I love it. It seems absolutely fitting and the narration (recital?) is superb. My only complaint is, as is too often the case sadly, the music is too loud. Those of us with older ears often find the volume and certain notes extremely jarring. I miss the days when background music WAS in the background.

[@cherylyates9845]

Computer audio is still a mess. It doesn't know if you have surround sound system or two little computer speakers. If it helps, you might want to look into your audio settings and try some of those. I have one that has a checkbox for volume equalization that functions well.

[@mcmars273]

Excellent 21C interpretation of a timeless American master from the 19C. Is that Tom O'Bedlam narrating?

[@Lorenacol]

Thank you!! I have my doubts when I was making it, but it's cool that you liked it. Yes, It's Tom O'Bedlam's voice, I credit him in the description :D

[@thewellvideoproductions8244]

Magic!

[@Mwahh00]

Big fan!🙌

[@ketoungukha9640]

Why so smart

[@shinyandrea8507]

Amazing thank you

[@jon780249]

Beautiful poem beautifully read, but do we need a soundtrack and film footage? Let the words and the thought and art behind them do the work they were intended to do. They are rich enough as they are.

[@CecilLee-h2z]

Beautiful

[@junjuncea.6349]

By pass everything and no one can dictate you...

[@goldilocks913]

Wonderful thank you 😊

[@daviddiscenza3187]

I once read that the poems of Emily Dickinson can be sung to the tune of "The Yellow Rose of Texas". I don't know if that's true for all her poems, but it does for this one.

[@relatosnomadas9714]

Bellísimo!!!

[@Lorenacol]

Gracias linda!! :D

[@junjuncea.6349]

In flanders field! My life close twice I have a rendezvous with death Oh captain my captain A thing of beauty Daffoldils All that is gold that is not glitter Etc.

[@junjuncea.6349]

By pass everything once in a lifetime can change everything...

[@genevacopp845]

Soooooo Beautiful!!!!!!! ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@spmoran4703]

Emily was a fun person .

[@nomDePlume999]

Amazing 😻

[@wellgeesh3411]

This is so gorgeous

[@jdwhite5892]

Beautiful.

[@vincentpaul835]

Beautiful.

[@SkarletBrown]

i'm a fan now, Lorena. =)

[@Lorenacol]

Thank you, Skarlet!!

[@alexandraf1020]

Beautiful

[@Lorenacol]

Thanks! ♥

[@aussiemumlovesmusic]

Wonderful

[@alexandriaavelar7599]

English lit 🔥 I remember this poem

[@RjMac-o6y]

You are loved in this world and the next ..there i always light and love i some of only we are brave enough to see it and only if we are all brave enough to be it ..keep being it as will i please keep being it ..or the fight is all for nothing

[@MorphingReality]

I like your stuff :)

[@poesie6279]

Beautiful but the imagery of the modern car seems misplaced.

[@kangaroo9816]

I actually love it. The poem is old and the vocabulary dated, but the visuals help bring the idea home that the sentiment is timeless and applies to Dickinson‘s world just as much as it does ours. Horses, cars, who cares, the journey is always the same.

[@poesie6279]

@@kangaroo9816 yes you are quite right; that didn’t occur to me.

[@switzerlandful]

2:14 "The cornice but a mound" (that's the way I read it)

[@ayanasingh1802]

I’ve seen both versions

[@T.T.T.H]

amazing!!x💘💝💖💗💓💞💕💟❣❤‍🔥

[@danielmoran9902]

Trouble is, the bugger stops for all of us eventually. I've managed to dodge him once or twice, but I know his icy fingers will get me in the end.

[@junjuncea.6349]

Patient can measure infinity in one second and it can measure everything even death can express.ty-abbreviation.

[@scott-qk8sm]

I died a long time ago, this is comforting

[@21baaron]

Life and death are all about context. For instance trying singing this poem to the theme from Gilligan's Island. A life well lived is not met with sadness at the end.

[@TenTenJ]

1:14 this is the beautiful St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in New York City. It is a New York treasure.

[@laronwilson7553]

“The Sacred Soil” Fetch The Two-a-Day, reminders of The Nurse. Im on The Two-way,Standing on the worst. Happy Toolbox Day,and Slide ‘em in The Hearse. At The Boondocks Bay,and Drive it in Reverse. Stand up and say it, if you wanna be The Curse. I keep Two Hands on The Pray,and Bless Mine with The Purse. I Believe,I’ll call it The Prey,if you can’t Seek God First. I’ll Stay, you’ll Fall in The Hay,The Sacred Cloud of The Burst. Now Think How Tall,you will sway,in The Reign of The Rain and The Thirst.

[@evelynehennick7515]

thank you!

[@junjuncea.6349]

Life have no end!so don't stop believing!

[@gapratt4955]

Makes me think of the Twilight Zone episode, "The Hitch-hiker".

[@Trey-v7t]

For...Harvey and Grace Crawford😇💞

[@arihutchison3097]

I love this so much, it hit me really. Stupid question, but what kind of camera are you using when there is that little elliptical rectangle on the side? I've seen it before and love it, but I know nothing about cameras. Any info would be appreciated.

[@ChillinVillin-in7sj]

In the movie “Gladiator “ it is said best:”Death smiles,and all we can do is smile back!” “Nobody gets outta here alive”;Morrison.🀄️

[@JeanJohnston-f8g]

hank williams said first

[@deelynn8611]

Not a fan of poetry, but Emily is great.

[@junjuncea.6349]

Best Forever and for everything its Ur mission bypass verything

[@Pimpernella]

I always think of death as being nice and polite. Some sort of joker too. Because in the end we all agree to leave this world with him. And so will you. Pimpernella.

[@limanarowalling4736]

This is beautifully narrated & done ❤💐

[@Cezna1701]

I will be waiting

[@junjuncea.6349]

First point to last point!

[@junjuncea.6349]

By pass everything even death its parts of my life and reference which i cannot by pass and forgot...my number ...

[@miriamaguilar7977]

I can't either. I am not ready. Have good to do before I expire.

[@Gh0stRider]

Death doesn’t care if we are “ready” or not. It comes “as a thief in the night”. Enjoy the time you have left!

[@miriamaguilar7977]

@Gh0stRider Do as much good for others before you expire.

[@junjuncea.6349]

U need praise,comparison or trouble.pinaikot ikot lang ang buhay.thanks.

[@junjuncea.6349]

Poorest of the poor-mother teressa-africa...nangitim tuloy ako at hindi ko nakita sa horizon May white pala...Madagascar,Sahara desert,straight of gibraltar,Panama canal,Egypt great piramyd,Persia,world history,Africa land of jungle at pinakain ako sa mga leon at tinanggal ang gunita-madagascar...adventurous..

[@junjuncea.6349]

I'm a simple person no need admire or to know everything,

[@cotiaratv3651]

💛

[@junjuncea.6349]

Your best its enought.

[@DanielGarcia-ws7cd]

Most of Emily Dickinson's poems can be sung to the tune of Gilligan's Island Theme.

[@madisons2117]

I wish I could drive the highways one last time.

[@Rajaa0374]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@junjuncea.6349]

By pass everything....even death...