COMPLETE Short Poetry Collection 219 - rap

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Rapunzelina
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Post by Rapunzelina »

LibriVox Short Poetry Collection 219

This project is complete and all audio files can be found in the cataloguehttps://librivox.org/short-poetry-collection-219-by-various/

This is an open collection of poems read in English for the month of August 2021. When this month is over, another one will be started. Don't despair if the sections are all filled up! I will add more sections as needed. :)
  1. How to record a poem - Initial Guidelines:
    • All poems read must be in the public domain (that is, not copyrighted).
    • You do not have to "sign-up" to submit a poem; as long as it's clearly in the public domain, just start recording!
    • There is a limit of 3 poems per person per collection.
    • Poems can be as short as you like, but not longer than 74 minutes (so as to fit in an audio CD)
    • To see what's been recorded already, you can search the LibriVox Catalog - but remember that we welcome multiple versions! :)
  2. Find a public domain poem:
    The Poets' Corner is a great resource for public domain poetry. Other sources to try are Bartleby and Project Gutenberg.
    • You may use other websites if you like, but they need to state date of publication (or book edition) to verify public domain status.
    • Please read from the text you post! You may not read from another source, as the other source may not be public domain!
    • See this page for more info on copyrights. You can always ask me in this thread if you're not sure whether a poem is public domain.
  3. BEFORE recording:
    • If you are new to LibriVox, please check the Recording Notes thread first.
    • If this is your first time recording, you'll find this useful as well: The Newbie Guide to Recording.
    Set your recording software to:
    Bit Rate: 128 kbps
    Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz (44100 Hz)
    Channels: 1 (Mono)
  4. DURING recording:
    • At the beginning of the recording, leave no more than one second of silence and read the abbreviated "LibriVox disclaimer":
    "[Poem title], by [author], read for LibriVox dot org by [your name]" or some variation on that, adding (if you wish) date, location.
    • Then read the poem.
    • At the end, say: "End of poem. This recording is in the public domain." and leave five seconds of silence.
    • No recordings can be accepted without the LibriVox disclaimer.
  5. AFTER recording:
    ID3 tags: Not needed for this project. (You may put "Recorded by [your name]" in the comments section if you wish)

    Save file as:
    spc219_[poem's title in short form - no leading articles]_[your initials]_128kb.mp3
    Put file name all in lowercase, and the title all in one word (no leading articles - the, a, an, without the square brackets, please, and NO SPACES):
    e.g. spc219_roadnottaken_apc_128kb.mp3

    When submitting, please post in the thread, following this template:
    [Title of Poem] by [Author] (BIRTH-DEATH)
    Text URL:
    Duration:
    MP3 URL:
  6. Upload your completed recording:
    • Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader:
    http://librivox.org/login/uploader
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    (If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin)
    You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: Rapunzelina
    When your upload is complete, you will receive a link. Please click "Post Reply" at the top left of this thread, and post the link there.
    Also post the following information:
    • The title and author of the poem.
    • A link to the poem's text online (Poets' Corner, Bartleby, Gutenberg, etc.) so it can be verified as public domain. Please READ FROM the text you post!
    • The length of your recording in minutes & seconds.
    • If this is your first recording for LibriVox, please give us your name as you'd like it to appear in the catalog (that is, either your real name or some pseudonym). Also let us know if you have a personal URL you'd like to list (e.g. a personal blog).
PL Type: Special - Standard PL, plus checking all tech specs including file names, volume, background noise, and plosives for new readers. For everyone, follow along with text and check to make sure any deviations from text don't affect rhyme, meter, or meaning.

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Post by brucek »

Hi Rapunzelina. Here are my three. :)

1)
At the Old Mission by Francis Borton (1862 - 1929)
Text URL: https://archive.org/details/callofcali00bortrich/page/n15/mode/2up
Duration: 3:57
MP3 URL: https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_oldmission_bk_128kb.mp3

2)
The Death Pool at La Brea by Francis Borton (1862 - 1929)
Text URL: https://archive.org/details/callofcali00bortrich/page/n59/mode/2up
Duration: 2:07
MP3 URL: https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_deathpool_bk_128kb.mp3

3)
In the Cathedral Towers at Dawn by Francis Borton (1862 - 1929)
Text URL: https://archive.org/details/callofcali00bortrich/page/n65/mode/2up
Duration: 2:29
MP3 URL: https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_cathedraltowers_bk_128kb.mp3

~~~~
Thanks,
Bruce.
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Post by Rapunzelina »

Really good poems, Bruce! :9: Thank you! PL OK
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Post by silverquill »

Traveling again this month, so want to get these in early.
Each a bit different, but I hope you enjoy them.

A New England Church by Wilton Agnew Barrett [could find no info on this poet]
https://archive.org/details/songsfromjourney00barr/page/24/mode/2up
1:17
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_newenglandchurch_lcw_128kb.mp3

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Aaron Hatfield by Edgar Lee Masters (1868 - 1950)
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65807
1:31
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_aaronhatfield_lcw_128kb.mp3

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The Hotel by Harriet Monroe (1860 - 1936)
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65807
4:26
https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_hotel_lcw_128kb.mp3
~ Larry
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Post by Rapunzelina »

Thank you Larry :9: rather inspiring!

PL OK

Safe travels!
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Post by Newgatenovelist »

Hello once more Rapunzelina,

My lot for the month. I hope the first week of August has treated you well!

On the Death of the Dauphin by Mary Stuart (1542 – 1587)
Etext: https://archive.org/details/poetspoetryofsco01wils/page/58/mode/2up
Duration: 4.20
MP3: https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_deathdauphin_el_128kb.mp3

Last Prayer by Mary Stuart (1542 – 1587)
Etext: https://archive.org/details/poetspoetryofsco01wils/page/58/mode/2up
Duration: 0.46
MP3: https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_lastprayer_el_128kb.mp3

Written during her confinement in Fotheringay Castle by Mary Stuart (1542 – 1587)
Etext: https://archive.org/details/voicesfrompriso00speagoog/page/n129/mode/2up
Duration: 1.24
MP3: https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_writtenconfinement_el_128kb.mp3

Queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary%2C_Queen_of_Scots

Erin
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Post by mleigh »

Rapunzelina,

Here are my selections for the month:

Plowing by Hamlin Garland (1860-1940)
Text URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41344
Duration: 1:22
MP3 URL: https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_plowing_mlm_128kb.mp3

Morning Prayer by Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919)
Text URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41344
Duration: 1:24
MP3 URL: https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_morningprayers_mlm_128kb.mp3

My Neighbor's Chickens by J.N. Davidson (1848-1945)
Text URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41344
Duration: 2:37
MP3 URL: https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_myneighborschickens_mlm_128kb.mp3

Decided to use the same source for all three poems. Had a lot of fun with the third one.

Thanks,

M
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Post by speaker987 »

Here is a short poetry selection

Where Shall The Lover Rest Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832)

https://www.theotherpages.org/poems/2000/s/scott51.html

1 min 36 sec

https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_whereshallloverrest_dn_128kb.mp3

Thanks for the listening ear!!

Darrell
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Post by MaryNY »

Hello, Repunzelina!

Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost (1874-1963)

Here is the source: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/58611/58611-h/58611-h.htm

44 seconds

Here is my recording: https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_nothinggoldcanstay_mf_128kb.mp3

Please let me know if there are any questions or concerns!

Thank you,
Mary
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Post by Rapunzelina »

Thank you, Erin, M, Darrell and Mary! :9:

I have one PL note for "My Neighbor's Chickens": at around 1:23 there is a stumble repeat on the phrase "the word "Feeble" to them does not apply."
Yes, a very entertaining poem!!

All the rest are PL OK!

Mary, welcome to Librivox and the poetry collection! :clap: Here is your Reader Page: https://librivox.org/reader/16534 It lists the projects you read for and can also help you keep track of your sections in ongoing projects, under the "Reader Section Details" link
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Post by mleigh »

Rapunzelina wrote: August 10th, 2021, 4:49 pm Thank you, Erin, M, Darrell and Mary! :9:

I have one PL note for "My Neighbor's Chickens": at around 1:23 there is a stumble repeat on the phrase "the word "Feeble" to them does not apply."
Yes, a very entertaining poem!!

All the rest are PL OK!

Mary, welcome to Librivox and the poetry collection! :clap: Here is your Reader Page: https://librivox.org/reader/16534 It lists the projects you read for and can also help you keep track of your sections in ongoing projects, under the "Reader Section Details" link
Sorry about that.

Here is the revised My Neighbor's Chickens:

https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_myneighborschickens_mlm_128kb.mp3
New time: 2:34

Thanks,

M
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Post by MaryNY »

How very exciting! Thank you so much! :)
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Post by lalalan07 »

Hello!

Thank you for your time in listening to our pieces! This is my first time contributing, and I'm looking forward to the chance to add more. Below is the information for just one poem this time 'round.

Song by Christina Rossetti (1830 - 1894)
Text URL: https://www.theotherpages.org/poems/roset02.html#1
Duration: 56 seconds
MP3 URL: https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_song_ltk_128kb.mp3

Thanks again!

Lan Kao
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Post by Rapunzelina »

Thank you, M! My neighbor's chickens is now PL OK :thumbs:


Hi, Lan! Welcome to the Poetry Collection and congratulations on your first Librivox recording! Thank you for your contribution, which is perfect and PL OK! :9:
Here's your Reader Page: https://librivox.org/reader/16542 It lists the projects you read for and can also help you keep track of your sections in ongoing projects, under the "Reader Section Details" link.
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Post by JoannaHoyt »

Three short oddly assorted poems for this month. I think two are OK, not sure about the third.

Pomona by William Morris (1834-1896)
Text URL https://www.gutenberg.org/files/15311/15311-h/15311-h.htm#page145 (poem in HTML) or https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15311
Length: 0:36
MP3 URL: https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_pomona_jmh_128kb.mp3

Smile, Smile, Smile by Wilfred Owen (1893-1918)
Text URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1034
Length: 1:35
MP3 URL: https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_smilesmilesmile_jmh_128kb.mp3

The dubious one is an excerpt from the play Sir Thomas More--the speech excerpted seems believed to be by Shakespeare though the whole play likely isn't. I'm not sure if excerpts from plays in verse are permitted as poems. I am also not sure, if they are, if it's OK, as I have done, to take two separate excerpts from the same scene in one file. I have uploaded one spliced version,one shorter continuous passage, and it's fine with me if neither is appropriate for this collection.
Excerpt from Sir Thomas More by William Shakespeare
Text URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1547/pg1547.html
Length: 2:22 or 1:18,depending
MP3 URL full length: https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_sirthomasmoreexcerpt_jmh_128kb.mp3
MP3 URL short continuous version: https://librivox.org/uploads/rapunzelina/spc219_sirthomasmoreshortv_jmh_128kb.mp3
Back from a low-internet no-Librivox year in Georgia. Glad to be with you again.
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