[COMPLETE POETRY] Selected Poems of Francis Thompson - ke
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Thank you for these nicely read poems, Janis.JanisHopkins wrote: ↑March 22nd, 2018, 11:06 am https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_13_thompson_128kb.mp3 4:47
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_21_thompson_128kb.mp3 1:45
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_14_thompson_128kb.mp3 3:59
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_15_thompson_128kb.mp3 2:35
I'm marking 12 PL OK.
Here are notes for the others. I've highlighted only the mistakes that I think significantly alter the meaning even though they may seem otherwise minor.
SECTION 14
1:54 Text: “Where sprites of so essential kind”
I hear: “Where spirits of so essential kind”
3:08 – 3:12 Overly long pause
3:43 Text: “Descendant of Castilian-chrismèd kings”
I hear: “Descendant of Castilian-crimsoned kings”
Thompson does this a lot, where he will accent the ending syllable to indicate that it is pronounced instead of blending into the previous syllable. So this is chris-med. This is a specific reference to the anointing of the Kings. If you're curious, here is a link to the Wikipedia article. (I had to look this up ) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrism
Section 15
1:24 – 1:27 Overly long pause (easy to clip out)
Section 21
0:19 But absent She did leaven This should rhyme with "heaven" in this verse.
0:29 Text: “Essenced," I sighed, "with bliss!"
I hear: “Ascend," I sighed, "with bliss!"”
So, a few minor corrections and you're golden!
Really nice reading.
On the road again, so delays are possible
~ Larry
~ Larry
Here's my two. I think poets should measure themselves by the Thompson Uniqueness scale before deciding to publish. He's great.
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_03_thompson_128kb.mp3 2:58
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_05_thompson_128kb.mp3 3:45
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_03_thompson_128kb.mp3 2:58
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_05_thompson_128kb.mp3 3:45
Eva D
If we do meet again, why, we shall smile;
If not, why then, this parting was well made.
If we do meet again, why, we shall smile;
If not, why then, this parting was well made.
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So , expressively read! You do Thompson justice, indeed.bluechien wrote: ↑March 23rd, 2018, 4:40 pm Here's my two. I think poets should measure themselves by the Thompson Uniqueness scale before deciding to publish. He's great.
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_03_thompson_128kb.mp3 2:58
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_05_thompson_128kb.mp3 3:45
The haunting closing lines of Daisy . . . . .
Just one small favor to ask. Could you record the subject heading "POEMS ON CHILDREN" right before Daisy? I put it in the MW that way, but should have been clearer that I wanted that included. I think it will help the listener.
Section 4, The Poppy, is another poignant poem. I think it belongs to you as part of this trio of poems. No pressure, but if you would like to record it for us, Eva, I'd be delighted.
On the road again, so delays are possible
~ Larry
~ Larry
Thank you so much Larry, I appreciate your kind words and would love to record Poppy. Who could possibly resist this?
With burnt mouth red like a lion's it drank
The blood of the sun as he slaughtered sank,
And dipped its cup in the purpurate shine
When the eastern conduits ran with wine;
Sorry about missing the Poems for Children intro (you made that really obvious in the MW). I can't record Poppy right away but won't hold up cataloging, promise!
With burnt mouth red like a lion's it drank
The blood of the sun as he slaughtered sank,
And dipped its cup in the purpurate shine
When the eastern conduits ran with wine;
Sorry about missing the Poems for Children intro (you made that really obvious in the MW). I can't record Poppy right away but won't hold up cataloging, promise!
Eva D
If we do meet again, why, we shall smile;
If not, why then, this parting was well made.
If we do meet again, why, we shall smile;
If not, why then, this parting was well made.
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His gives fullness to the word poet.bluechien wrote: ↑March 24th, 2018, 1:51 am Thank you so much Larry, I appreciate your kind words and would love to record Poppy. Who could possibly resist this?
With burnt mouth red like a lion's it drank
The blood of the sun as he slaughtered sank,
And dipped its cup in the purpurate shine
When the eastern conduits ran with wine;
Sorry about missing the Poems for Children intro (you made that really obvious in the MW). I can't record Poppy right away but won't hold up cataloging, promise!
Thank you so much.
Someone has to get the intro and bio done before this can get wrapped up, so no worry about the time. i wonder who that guy is?
On the road again, so delays are possible
~ Larry
~ Larry
Larry:
A reminder--I have uploaded the corrections for Section 31. The new file length is 14:17. (Just don't want to get lost in the shuffle--I prefer to shuffle along with the lost.)
Many thanks,
Philip
A reminder--I have uploaded the corrections for Section 31. The new file length is 14:17. (Just don't want to get lost in the shuffle--I prefer to shuffle along with the lost.)
Many thanks,
Philip
Back after 8/15. In the hands of the medicos.
Here's Daisy with "Poems on Children" added, and Poppy. Thanks again for that one.
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_03_thompson_128kb.mp3 3:01
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_04_thompson_128kb.mp3 5:00
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_03_thompson_128kb.mp3 3:01
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_04_thompson_128kb.mp3 5:00
Eva D
If we do meet again, why, we shall smile;
If not, why then, this parting was well made.
If we do meet again, why, we shall smile;
If not, why then, this parting was well made.
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Thank you for Poppy -- an enjoyable five minutes in my evening.bluechien wrote: ↑March 27th, 2018, 1:31 pm Here's Daisy with "Poems on Children" added, and Poppy. Thanks again for that one.
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_03_thompson_128kb.mp3 3:01
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_04_thompson_128kb.mp3 5:00
I'm feeling withered now. . . .
I so appreciate your doing these.
On the road again, so delays are possible
~ Larry
~ Larry
Hi there,
sorry for the delay (busy time of the semester with teaching).
Here is Orient Ode
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_35_thompson_128kb.mp3
Length 10:52.70
It passed my checker. It was a long one. Have a listen!
Thompson really knew his words!
sorry for the delay (busy time of the semester with teaching).
Here is Orient Ode
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_35_thompson_128kb.mp3
Length 10:52.70
It passed my checker. It was a long one. Have a listen!
Thompson really knew his words!
It made me feel withered too, but one upside of being Withered is that they're the singers of songs, singing about the beautiful inarticulate things.
Eva D
If we do meet again, why, we shall smile;
If not, why then, this parting was well made.
If we do meet again, why, we shall smile;
If not, why then, this parting was well made.
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No problem. This is PL OKgauguin wrote: ↑March 28th, 2018, 4:04 pm Hi there,
sorry for the delay (busy time of the semester with teaching).
Here is Orient Ode
https://librivox.org/uploads/kathrinee/selectedpoems_35_thompson_128kb.mp3
Length 10:52.70
It passed my checker. It was a long one. Have a listen!
Thompson really knew his words!
Yes, he does! And, he knows how to put them together as a true Poet.
On the road again, so delays are possible
~ Larry
~ Larry
Thanks.silverquill wrote: ↑March 29th, 2018, 6:16 am
Yes, he does! And, he knows how to put them together as a true Poet.
My plan is to do #36 tonight.