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

[@williamreeves32]

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.

[@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.

[@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]

🫂

[@guidofaria6721]

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

[@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

[@junjuncea.6349]

Loveliest of trees!

[@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.

[@rtisom]

Very beautiful reading, stunning visuals.

[@Gar96229]

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

[@timothypoulter8285]

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

[@junjuncea.6349]

Once in a lifetime-there is everything!

[@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.

[@helikopter1231]

My favourite English poem

[@odysodys1098]

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

[@ESan-yq1tm]

Thank you. Beautiful poem.

[@streampunksheep]

I am so happy this is still up

[@CurtRowlett]

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

[@junjuncea.6349]

Saying goodbye and thanks can bypass everything...

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

Amazing cinematography and music choices. 👌🏼

[@HarishankarDash-l5c]

A gorgeous poem

[@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 🙏...

[@k.fmariya2240]

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

[@karenlove3848]

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

[@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

[@sousamina]

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

[@Lorenacol]

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

[@creativitylive]

I have goosebumps, very beautiful

[@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 ❤

[@buffalogal9139]

So beautiful, thank you very much.

[@Bearwithme560]

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

[@cornflakegirl4811]

This is magnificent, omg

[@jawaherAlamra]

So powerful

[@danieltuhkanen9446]

And this IS what we Call good luck

[@thlurte]

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

[@Lorenacol]

Thank you, Adheeb! I really appreciate it :D

[@shinyandrea8507]

Amazing thank you

[@thewellvideoproductions8244]

Magic!

[@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

[@shashankh3]

Always been a fan of your visuals ❤️.

[@Lorenacol]

Thank you!!

[@junjuncea.6349]

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

[@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.

[@kekhriesiu6769]

Thankyou so much for this

[@Lorenacol]

Thank you again! ❤

[@junjuncea.6349]

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

[@relatosnomadas9714]

Bellísimo!!!

[@Lorenacol]

Gracias linda!! :D

[@i.vlog.2024]

Big fan!🙌

[@ketoungukha9640]

Why so smart

[@aussiemumlovesmusic]

Wonderful

[@goldilocks913]

Wonderful thank you 😊

[@vincentpaul835]

Beautiful.

[@alexandraf1020]

Beautiful

[@Lorenacol]

Thanks! ♥

[@nomDePlume999]

Amazing 😻

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@spmoran4703]

Emily was a fun person .

[@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

[@jdwhite5892]

Beautiful.

[@switzerlandful]

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

[@ayanasingh1802]

I’ve seen both versions

[@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.

[@wellgeesh3411]

This is so gorgeous

[@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.

[@MorphingReality]

I like your stuff :)

[@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.

[@junjuncea.6349]

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

[@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 :)

[@genevacopp845]

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

[@SkarletBrown]

i'm a fan now, Lorena. =)

[@Lorenacol]

Thank you, Skarlet!!

[@alexandriaavelar7599]

English lit 🔥 I remember this poem

[@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..

[@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.

[@junjuncea.6349]

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

[@junjuncea.6349]

Best Forever and for everything its Ur mission bypass verything

[@miriamaguilar7977]

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

[@junjuncea.6349]

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

[@TenTenJ]

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

[@junjuncea.6349]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@deelynn8611]

Not a fan of poetry, but Emily is great.

[@T.T.T.H]

amazing!!x💘💝💖💗💓💞💕💟❣❤‍🔥

[@Trey-v7t]

For...Harvey and Grace Crawford😇💞

[@scott-qk8sm]

I died a long time ago, this is comforting

[@junjuncea.6349]

First point to last point!

[@Cezna1701]

I will be waiting

[@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

[@evelynehennick7515]

thank you!

[@junjuncea.6349]

Your best its enought.

[@junjuncea.6349]

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

[@gapratt4955]

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

[@Rajaa0374]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@cotiaratv3651]

💛

[@junjuncea.6349]

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

[@junjuncea.6349]

Rain rain go a way...

[@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.

[@limanarowalling4736]

This is beautifully narrated & done ❤💐

[@junjuncea.6349]

By pass ur life and make it vector mechanics point to ur self bcz life is once in a lifetime..

[@madisons2117]

I wish I could drive the highways one last time.

[@samwomack8789]

Music???

[@junjuncea.6349]

By pass-say hi and hello and greet and thankful...