The Peace of Wild Things :: Poetry of the Saddle

[@patdunne3277]

Hi Jethro love these poetry videos . Thank you 👍

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you. I love them too and it's always nice to know I'm not alone. There will be more in the future, regardless of how many subscribers they lose me 😉

[@roberthumphries6090]

These POTS episodes are the main reason I'm subscribed!

[@JethroJessop]

Then I'm sorry they don't come along more often. They are always fun to make so there will be more but I can't say exactly when. It just depends when I find the right little spark of inspiration.

[@Sean-vz7zw]

Beautiful poem, Audible need to sign you up, I could listen to you all day 😊

[@JethroJessop]

I was actually thinking of doing some audio books. I found a trove of bike touring accounts from the 1800s that are public domain and really interesting reads. I'd like to record them and release them as a podcast but I got scared off because some of the attitudes are a bit... 1800s and I don't want to get cancelled 😬 It might still happen though.

[@johnarnst8312]

@@JethroJessop History lovers will thank you for it. I occasionally read a book with a friend where we take turns reading. The last one I read was The Lost Cyclist by David Herlihy

[@JethroJessop]

@@johnarnst8312 I think it would be a really fun project. If I can find the time, as always.

[@janine-theeternalwannabe]

Woohoo, finally another poem, thank you thank you THANK YOU Jethro! I love it! Philosophy, poetry, nature, simple pleasures of life... I so appreciate you take us all along your travels and thoughts! There's nothing more beautiful and fulfilling than just sitting still in the midst of nature, be it calm and silent or windy and noisy. Whichever way, it's always full of activity, whether you see/hear/feel it or not. As they say on a safari: you're lucky if you see 10% of what sees you. The feeling is amazing. Please please please don't stop your philosophy and poetry line!

[@JethroJessop]

I'm glad you like it. I certainly won't stop doing it, I think it is a great fit with biking and all the stuff I do and value. It isn't a view shared by all and I've already lost a few subscribers from this video but what the hell, quality over quantity right? As soon as I find another fitting poem I shall be reading it out in the woods for you. Not sure when that will be but it will certainly happen.

[@francisday3187]

Brilliant and beautiful! Thank you 🙏

[@JethroJessop]

Brilliant and beautiful feedback, so I thank you 😃

[@klausmcclean3369]

Thank you Jethro. That poem gave me goose bumps, just beautiful.

[@JethroJessop]

That's the kind of response I like 😃 I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@matryderadventures]

A genuine person making interesting videos. I like the poems. Keep the great content coming.

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it and I shall do my best to deliver more of the same soon!

[@rolandhallgren1263]

Biking is a cycle of poems in itself - keep the spirit !

[@JethroJessop]

If I ever release a book of my own poems I might have to steal that as the title 😉

[@Grandadgreyhair]

Brilliant - mindfulness, and peace for the mind on wheels 🤝being present, seeing , hearing , letting go, feeling, touching and connecting with timeless rhythms of nature. Great little ode, you being authentic is why we follow your adventures.

[@JethroJessop]

I'm glad you liked it. It's nice to keep the content a little varied and filter out the less dedicated subscribers sometimes. I'm pushing for more poetry in bikepacking so there will definitely be more of these videos to come!

[@Grandadgreyhair]

The bard of bikepacking 👍

[@HMD-ve4vv]

Do you need a hug? I live vicariously through your adventures. We hunger for danger, excitement, and conquest! Your editing is perfect, and your rambling is impeccable. Seriously, thanks for not taking us for granted.

[@JethroJessop]

Not much on the way of danger and excitement in this one I'm afraid. Maybe next time! I really hope to get a couple of Swedish overnighters in if the temperature stays friendly for a while longer. A hug is always nice but I'm in no greater need than usual, thank you.

[@paulsmith7963]

Perfect video Jethro. You’ve inspired me to go out and enjoy the woods today and silence the head noise of supposed chores . 😊

[@JethroJessop]

Then my mission has been a success. Go hug a tree, stroke some moss and let the chores wait for a while 😉

[@banksiaspinulosa7442]

Been living in my tent, riding my bike solo for a year now. Not touring across countries, just living in my home town amongst the wild spaces and finding that peace you speak of. Youve threaded the needle of subtle advertising in order for personal gain without driving the anti capitalist youtube consumers of the world into a frenzy of revulsion. Appreciate the value you hold in the english language and the way you weave your waffle. Its taken for granted these days.

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you, I appreciate that. I hope you continue to enjoy the peace for a long time to come and that winter doesn't bite too hard where you are. Its getting cold here and this season always puts me of camping a bit

[@alexmorgan3435]

Short and sweet Jethro. Blackberries by the road side saved my 85 miles ride through the Chilterns last week. This is my favourite poem of the moment. Leisure What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. No time to stand beneath the boughs And stare as long as sheep or cows. No time to see, when woods we pass, Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass. No time to see, in broad daylight, Streams full of stars, like skies at night. No time to turn at Beauty's glance, And watch her feet, how they can dance. No time to wait till her mouth can Enrich that smile her eyes began. A poor life this if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. William Henry Davies, Welsh poet (1871-1940).

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you for the poem. That's a good one that I've not heard before. Maybe it will even find its way into a future video. Im not really a poetry person at all, as in i don't read a lot or know much about it as a genre. I rely completely on other people to put nice ones in front of me so if you ever hear any other nice ones then chuck them in the comments!

[@christopherjohnson9902]

I’m here for the poetry.

[@JethroJessop]

Then I appreciate you waiting so long between servings! I'll be looking around for the next piece now. There will certainly be more at some point.

[@garyworthington4580]

Thank you for sharing the beautiful poem with us. I think lots of us find peace in nature (I certainly do) whether that be on bike or foot,just to stop and enjoy the wonder of nature,to me personally the sound of birdsong in the woods brings genuine joy.

[@JethroJessop]

I absolutely agree. Birdsong, the wind in the leaves, water over stones, or just the silence of a still day in the forest. How you get there doesn't matter, as long as you stop and listen once you arrive.

[@steveread1798]

A brilliant and moving video. Thank you

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@onemorecyclist]

It can be a fleeting peace but once you've experienced it, you're done for (in the best way!) 🙂 Really enjoy the philosophical ramblings, Jethro. You articulate very well what I'm sure many others have an inkling of when they're peddling along!

[@JethroJessop]

I'm glad you think so. That means maybe I did what I set out to do. It's hard to do stuff like this as a monologue when really these kind of ideas are best discussed at length over a beer or two 😉

[@alafenetre81]

This channel is about "philosophy". That's why I'm coming back. Actually, I'm writing another novel and my main character is leaving on his bike...

[@JethroJessop]

Is your main character handsome, witty and intelligent? You should call him Jethro, that just seems like a good hero name!

[@alafenetre81]

@@JethroJessop 🙂

[@ישראלשורץ-י2ק]

Do you know the book about the guy who loves Zen and travels with his son and a friend in the mountains on a motorcycle?

[@alafenetre81]

@@ישראלשורץ-י2ק No. What's the title?

[@Bunsoft]

Awesome, been hoping another one of these videos would show up! Big fan of poetry and philosophy of the saddle! Cheers Jethro

[@JethroJessop]

It's very nice to know there are fans out there. I'll keep doing these from time to time as I find poems that seem to fit. Not got anything in mind for the next one but there definitely will be a next one so keep your eyes peeled!

[@loujessop]

Fabulous!

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you 😃

[@gardupgti4609]

lovely

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you. I'm really pleased you enjoyed it!

[@timhobin8490]

Modern life is a desire of what should be.....nature is a study of what is. Our bicycle is a tool to transport us across this divide.

[@JethroJessop]

This is very true! I think all too often cycling becomes all about the bike and people forget it's actually about the ride. Celebrate the poem not the pen.

[@AndrewBrown-em3ti]

Beautiful words and gorgeous film footage. I’m here for this.

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you. Those who like it really seem to like it. I'm already one subscriber down on this video though so you are one of only a few 😉

[@Alan_s_Channel]

This channel is about the true spirit of adventure. No matter how big or small . A 10 min cycle can be an adventure.. A 3 day yomp with your mate constantly complaining can be an adventure… stumbling upon ancient masonry.. each course perfectly stacked by the steady gloved mitts of the Dwarven brick smiths of old… adventure! That, my friend, is what it’s all about! Being one with nature (and sometimes masonry) is what it’s all about. Also, Snickers bars.. They’re the best! Ps. This is the last time I’ll mention masonry. See you anon.

[@jonmarshall1502]

A channel like this feels more natural for me as I grow older and hopefully mature as a person. There’s no racing, no super technical stuff, it’s just a bloke talking about his bike and what he sees and feels when on his bike. I’ll forgive the ebike for now 😂

[@JethroJessop]

And I think that is all it will ever be, for better or worse. The ebike has its place in the world for sure but I do miss the Ogre and I need to find a way to get it out to Sweden. Worst case is that I ride it out here in the spring 😃

[@jonmarshall1502]

@@JethroJessop that would be a ride worth recording.

[@JethroJessop]

@@jonmarshall1502 if it happens it will certainly spawn a whole series of videos. I've actually done most of the route before just not all in one go. It would be great!

[@MadLFC]

Jethro, as a viewer and subscriber I can only say that I watch this channel for you. More specifically, your personality and the way you look at not just bike packing, but also life in general. It's your unique way of living this kind of life that I find interesting and heart warming. I first started watching your channel when I stumbled upon your video whilst searching for other videos of my local cycle trails along route 47. Your enthusiasm drew me in straight away and I've been a fan ever since. Whatever you do with this channel going forward, please hold onto that enthusiasm, wit and your personal way of living the bike packing life that we, the viewers enjoy so much.

[@JethroJessop]

That's really kind, thank you. I'm glad you like the channel as it is because it's the only way I know how to do it so it won't be changing anytime soon. I try to be as honest on camera as I can and I am honestly usually pretty enthusiastic when talking about this stuff. The occasional thread of introspection may creep in but that's the way of things right? I hope I continue to make stuff that entertains and inspires. I'll be happy with that... (And a massive sponsorship deal for my own range of bikepacking fragrances of course)

[@RichardBrown-fn1ho]

Beautiful in every sense.

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you!

[@jonathanbenn2241]

Thank you.

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you for watching 😃

[@fishdip]

All the respect to you Jethro! ❤

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you. Its nice to get positive feedback on these because they really dont do very well in general

[@fishdip]

@@JethroJessop I think your Poetry in the Saddle are the best. They are the ones that make you and your channel stand out from the crowd. It shows that you are a person, a human being, and your material on the channel are genuine and not some mass-produced crap that social media is drowning in. Maybe they don't do very well, but maybe they make well. Maybe you have planted a small seed in someone somewhere. A seed to speak out about how he / her feels and thinks about things. A seed of self confidence. The beginning of living the life they were ment to live. ♥️

[@JethroJessop]

@@fishdip that's a very nice way to put it, thank you. Seeds are good, I like to plant seeds. As the saying goes, "From tiny acorns, mighty oaks". I'm happy planting seeds 🌳

[@jolive3743]

My cousins are over from Italy, i don't see them much. My cousin asked me how things were going, knowing deep down that my state of mind hasn't been great for 2 decades. I said ''Vin, i built the house and like everyone else, i felt that i needed to keep fighting the world and after a year of stressing looking for the next big thing, to keep up with the Jones' i stopped as i could see it was keeping me ill. I realised my fight is with myself. So i thought why not, just for once, just do the things i like and see how that goes.'' ''So i got back to riding and now i ride, 9 days out of ten and i don't care how many miles and i don't care where i end up, i just get up, make a nice lunch and i ride and instead of stressing i find myself smiling and laughing and i now look forward to getting up the next day for the first time in 25 years.''

[@JethroJessop]

This is one of the best comments I've ever had. I'm happy for you my friend, genuinely. You've found something that many people search for unsuccessfully all their lives. Keep riding, keep laughing and keep looking forward to the next 25 years!

[@jolive3743]

@@JethroJessop I'll prolly see you on the trail some time Jeffers, i'm only in Flackwell Heath. I'm normally somewhere within 60 miles of my place, just waiting to sort an EV and then i can get further afield, cheers

[@JethroJessop]

@@jolive3743 that's up High Wycombe way right! I don't often venture up that way but I have once or twice. The majority of my rides are going to be in Sweden for the foreseeable future now but I'm sure I'll be riding British soil again at some point!

[@jolive3743]

@@JethroJessop good on you mate, go for it in Sweden. P.s I thought i could hear the faint whimpering of an Alan, now i know why ;)

[@JethroJessop]

@@jolive3743 hopefully I'll get Alan out for a ride again soon. He's keen, we just have to work out the logistics!

[@littletownie4008]

Good black berry catch.

[@JethroJessop]

You didn't see the 100 failed attempts that came first 😉

[@davinacaine3615]

I remember when there were only 6 or 7 names on the list at the end. I love the waffley videos and should read more poetry so thank you

[@JethroJessop]

The good word is spreading slowly. This time next year, I'll be a millionaire! This time of year it all slows down a lot. I tend to do less rides and old videos get less views. This one will probably prune off a few subscribers as well but I stand by it. More poetry in bikepacking says I!

[@XiaoweiVon]

Hi, Jessop, time to wake up, waiting for your new episode.😁

[@JethroJessop]

Its coming. Sorry for my laid back schedule, life is hectic, summer is over and my gear is spread between multiple countries. I have a load of footage shot for another episode and some ideas for the next few. They may be a little more spaced out for a while but they are coming, they are coming! Thanks for your enthusiasm :)

[@XiaoweiVon]

@@JethroJessop Thanks, Jessop, always enjoying your monologue, scenery, and the solitude.

[@JethroJessop]

@@XiaoweiVon That's good to hear. I enjoy it too ;)

[@tonypaddler]

What a beautiful autumnal opening scene. Stunning colours! Your 'POTS - Living on Tourist Time' was my first JJ video and it struck such a deep chord with me that with each and every sentence I kept thinking "he's definitely wrote this episode about me" ! 😁 Your way of thinking about touring life is exactly mine, and I then promptly went to your first ever video and watched them in order, the aforementioned one getting lots of repeated airplay. Finally, I thought, someone else actually gets just what it is all about! That was just my opinion, obviously, but now there are at least two of us 🙂 What kind of person unsubscribes just because of an occasional video being not to their preferred format 🤷‍♂️ Nowt as queer as folk, eh ... 😆 As for people thinking anything negative about you taking gifts from manufacturers, what do they not understand about this channel being part of how you make a living! Nowt as que ...😉 Only halfway through this video and I already find myself echoing the exact same thoughts as I had to the Living on Touring Time video. And I enjoyed the poem 👌 Another great video Jethro, and definitely my favourite format. Cheers, and it's good to be back 😀👍

[@JethroJessop]

I'm glad I have managed to maintain the level of interest since that first video. That one feels like a very long time ago now but it still stands out as one of my favourites and I remember the day I made it very fondly. I shall try my best to keep it up long into the future.

[@PuddledPete]

👌

[@JethroJessop]

Concise feedback. I like it 😉

[@CraigSmith-g1x]

Brilliant can't beat being out & about even just a wee while. Have you ever thought on the John Muir way here in Scotland??

[@JethroJessop]

I don't think that one is on my list but I'll look into it. Scotland has so much to offer that really I'd like to just spend a whole summer there and zig my way across the whole place 😃

[@CraigSmith-g1x]

@@JethroJessop loads of cracking trails here the formatine & Buchan way as well can join up speyside way an moray way to.

[@JethroJessop]

@@CraigSmith-g1x the list grows and grows! 😉

[@DIY-DaddyO]

Bikepacking!?! I thought it was a Tunnocks appreciation channel 😮

[@JethroJessop]

No tunnocks in Sweden and I've not found the local equivalent yet. I'm sure it's out there though!

[@DIY-DaddyO]

@@JethroJessop Probably made of cheese or something. Although they're pretty hot on the old chocolate so I'm led to believe... I feel you have a quest in the making.

[@JethroJessop]

@@DIY-DaddyO and what a quest it would be! There are a lot of good snacks here and the wafer seems popular so I'm sure there is something out there that will fill the niche

[@Ey_up]

A pie, a pint and a poem. Whats not to love in the sharing? (Not really sharing my pie or pint...)

[@JethroJessop]

I would have killed for a pie by the end of this one. I did not pick sufficient lunch by any measure!

[@frogslips]

That was really good. Why not have a separate channel just for gear reviews, a legitimate income stream which won’t clog the philosophy of this channel.

[@JethroJessop]

I don't think I could fill a channel with gear to be honest. I've not tried enough to give a balanced comparison and it's such a crowded market and filled with people far more knowledgeable than me. I'll stick to what I enjoy and if it doesn't turn a profit then at least I'll be happy and out on adventures.

[@oheso]

There's something below the surface?

[@JethroJessop]

Always something below the surface. And below that something, something else..

[@lurchingtowardsoblivion]

I haven't dropped by your channel for a while. I've always appreciated your Poetry/Philosophy of the Saddle videos, much more than the equipment reviews; I find them soothing. (However, I did find the yellow overtone and over-exposure in this video a bit grating)

[@JethroJessop]

I struggled with the colour grade on this one. It's not something I really know anything about and I usually settle for a best guess approach. The raw footage was all really bright and blown out for some reason and I had trouble finding a fix. I hope it wasn't too jarring. Maybe try again with shades on? 😉😎 Anyway, I appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching, I hope I can tempt you back again soon.

[@StarEssences]

Bike Touring being out among the natural lands that only God the creator made? My retreat/Church. I rode to a Dog Park and Back; every time I get on my bike I receive a significant amount of joy. :) Riding back from the Dog Park seeing the Sun rising up higher in the sky and I am quietly thinking: I am riding into the Sun Rise; It felt endless, serene and full of serenity. (which derives from Christ). Britain is going through some horrible things; Having problems with the Muslims...Muslims and those who follow Christ; our nature differs.

[@JethroJessop]

I'd argue that Britain has mostly the British to blame for it's current sorry state but politics is not my strong point. I'm with you on the biking front though. Pure joy, pure peace, pure pleasure. I never get bored of peddling.

[@greg13816]

If this doesn’t work out you could always open an e-bike shop

[@JethroJessop]

Might have to. I'm always fantasising about doing organised tours as a business but I dunno if I trust myself to plan trips for other people 😉

[@CobwobblersBikes]

I did a bit of poetry in my latest video (shameless plug) cause i road past the poets house... But which poet, watch to find out.... (Plug plug plug) Sorry Jethro I've only got 2 views so I've got to try something...

[@JethroJessop]

Plug away! I'm on holiday this week but I'll catch up with your channel when I'm back. Always good to know the competition in the fierce world of bikepacking, poetry KZbinrs!

[@CobwobblersBikes]

@@JethroJessop It's a niche for sure 😄

[@JethroJessop]

@@CobwobblersBikes hotly contested

[@Mupworp]

In your quest to make your channel something that helps support your life, you'll have to wrestle with the advertising demon. Product reviews are the least evil of these I think, so long as your review is honest.

[@JethroJessop]

Yeah this is true. I don't mind doing them if I think I can say something interesting (and true) about a product. I don't really believe that the channel will ever pay though, I joke about it but I think it has pretty much found it's level now and if I keep doing Poetry of the Saddle videos it will probably start to actually shrink 😉

[@paulvandermaas6639]

Beautiful. Love your poetry pieces ... Thank you..

[@JethroJessop]

Thank you. I love them too and I know they are worth doing. As long as there is anyone listening I'll keep on sending them out.