If I Could Tell You - W H Auden (Poetry for When Words Fail)

Delve into W.H. Auden's 'If I Could Tell You' with our in-depth analysis, exploring the poem's intricate themes of time, fate, and love. This video offers a comprehensive reading and interpretation, shedding light on Auden's mastery of poetic expression.
If I Could Tell You
Time will say nothing but I told you so,
Time only knows the price we have to pay;
If I could tell you I would let you know.
If we should weep when clowns put on their show,
If we should stumble when musicians play,
Time will say nothing but I told you so.
There are no fortunes to be told, although,
Because I love you more than I can say,
If I could tell you I would let you know.
The winds must come from somewhere when they blow,
There must be reasons why the leaves decay;
Time will say nothing but I told you so.
Perhaps the roses really want to grow,
The vision seriously intends to stay;
If I could tell you I would let you know.
Suppose all the lions get up and go,
And all the brooks and soldiers run away;
Will Time say nothing but I told you so?
If I could tell you I would let you know.
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[@angelinathedrifter]

❤...if i could i would say....Somewhere in time i kew u were there...only time will say soo one day...🎉 for my unsung hero. Thank you it's beautifully read

[@poetic_license]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@kennjd]

TIME TELLS YOU EVERYTHING 💔🌹

[@know643]

Awsome Presentation❤

[@poetic_license]

Thank you for your kind words :)

[@Iam.SpiritMpumi]

Please please do the invictus poem

[@poetic_license]

Thank you for your suggestion! I'll definitely consider doing the Invictus poem in one of my future videos. Stay tuned!

[@santacollins9276]

🧡💛💚

[@poetic_license]

💜

[@JaclynRuff]

Amen❤️🔥🌅

[@poetic_license]

sometimes words aren't enough..

[@JaclynRuff]

@@poetic_license Amen💖✝️