Poetry Passages

Poetry Passages

A celebration of poetry and life, through readings of selected poems, interviews with guest poets, and other fun content. "Live. Love. Laugh. Poetry."

All episodes produced, directed, and narrated by Clifford Rames (unless otherwise indicated).

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  • @user-xi4rj6lc6l
    @user-xi4rj6lc6l3 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the lovely reading. Not sure but Seamus may be pronounced Shay-muss as in Seamus Heaney. Not that it took anything away from the poem, either way. Thanks again.

  • @PoetryPassages
    @PoetryPassages3 күн бұрын

    @@user-xi4rj6lc6l Thank you! Yea, I was a newbie at the time and realized to my horror afterwards that I Americanized his name. Learned my lesson! 🥹

  • @user-xi4rj6lc6l
    @user-xi4rj6lc6l10 күн бұрын

    Thank you. It brought me back to my dad watering the lawn, pulling taped hoses until they unfurled to stretch and reach that far away corner of the yard with just the right adjustment to the cascading arc. Wonderful.

  • @constancecampbell4610
    @constancecampbell4610Ай бұрын

    I am thrilled to find your channel. Just subscribed. This episode makes me want to get all of his poetry collections. 🦋

  • @PoetryPassages
    @PoetryPassagesАй бұрын

    Aww thank you, Constance. Yes, I highly recommend Billy’s books. They are all great. And he has a new one coming out in the Fall! :))

  • @constancecampbell4610
    @constancecampbell4610Ай бұрын

    @@PoetryPassages That is good to know!

  • @TheSentimentalist
    @TheSentimentalist2 ай бұрын

    Oh so good to have cherished you out here on the deck with me and the coffee to open the day. And your setting!!! Loved the quiet colors with the poem. How I hope the days are being kind to you. ❤️📚❤️

  • @jandw95
    @jandw952 ай бұрын

    Delightful on this summery day Clifford. Takes me right back quite a few years. The freedom of a bicycle in the 60s, head off to the beach! Great times! I could taste that Root Beer!

  • @PoetryPassages
    @PoetryPassages2 ай бұрын

    So glad you enjoy it! Thank you!!!

  • @bebop2233
    @bebop22333 ай бұрын

    Just got news that I can only make my old dog as comfortable as i can according to my vet. This poem and whole book comforts me about whats to come. I'll read it out to him i think

  • @TheSentimentalist
    @TheSentimentalist5 ай бұрын

    Amen to the wonder that was Reuben!! And everlasting gratitude and love for you, dear Friend 🎶❤️

  • @ruth_gordon
    @ruth_gordon5 ай бұрын

    Bless Reuben's soul. I so enjoyed how you drew him out in his interview. What a brilliant mind.

  • @natashatrump7875
    @natashatrump78756 ай бұрын

    Nicely read--thank you!

  • @joekennedy4662
    @joekennedy46626 ай бұрын

    Ah, Clifford. Nice, but sober. As warm as a mother's embrace after a proper scolding. "You must be the change you want to see in the world." I think Gandhi said that. Peace to you, sir, this day and all year long. Thanks for this.

  • @alapanguharoy4151
    @alapanguharoy41516 ай бұрын

    Its a beautiful as well as a though provoking poem. We have entered into a new calender rather a new year . As somewhere , somebody is at war .

  • @jilguero3854
    @jilguero38546 ай бұрын

    Precioso poema.❤

  • @ruth_gordon
    @ruth_gordon6 ай бұрын

    It's a beautiful poem, and a subdued and lovely reading. What a nice sunny nook you have. Happy New Year!

  • @PoetryPassages
    @PoetryPassages6 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Gladys. Happy New Year round you too! 🙏🏼

  • @beckachester3884
    @beckachester38847 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas Cliff! Nice to see you again! 🎄

  • @jandw95
    @jandw957 ай бұрын

    That was lovely Clifford! Beautiful festive setting. Enjoy your holidays.

  • @joekennedy4662
    @joekennedy46627 ай бұрын

    Clifford, this made my day. Nice to see and hear from you again. Christmas blessings from my house to yours and wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year! 🎄

  • @styrpak1
    @styrpak17 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas, Clifford! Thanks for the poem.

  • @HerAeolianHarp
    @HerAeolianHarp7 ай бұрын

    Happy holidays.

  • @VictoreaLuminary
    @VictoreaLuminary7 ай бұрын

    Happy New Year, Clifford! Thank you for this edition of Poetry Passages.

  • @tomoleary7935
    @tomoleary79358 ай бұрын

    The turbulent story behind this beautiful poem is perhaps worth a brief explanation ??

  • @PoetryPassages
    @PoetryPassages8 ай бұрын

    Great idea but perhaps a little late now. That was posted 3 years ago. My bad for not mentioning it. Thank you for watching and caring though. 😊

  • @TheElodiemelody
    @TheElodiemelody8 ай бұрын

    The film Asteroid City has bought me here to this beautiful poetry - Thank you for your thoughts, words and for sharing :)

  • @joannesnyder3717
    @joannesnyder371710 ай бұрын

    Sooooooo wonderful!! James you are the best!! Joanne Snyder

  • @cafepoem189
    @cafepoem189 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful reading of 'Solitude'. Wilcox's words come alive. Thanks!

  • @mynuttyme
    @mynuttyme Жыл бұрын

    I'm studying English and literature at university. Poems and books like this one made me realize how broken people in the 30's were. It is just so random, so simple, yet full of emotions and desire for a normal life.

  • @MrTrinathg
    @MrTrinathg Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the conversation and poetry!!

  • @dianedecillis7619
    @dianedecillis7619 Жыл бұрын

    Bravo, Christine! Terrific conversation and reading! I very much enjoyed the genial chemistry between you and Clifford. Enjoyed this so much!

  • @TheSentimentalist
    @TheSentimentalist Жыл бұрын

    What a duo!! The conversation was informative and insightful in the most warm-hearted way. I felt I was there sitting with you. Chris, you read musically. And of course, you Clifford responded with joy and specific realizations. I’m gonna watch this many a time. Thank you ever so much ❤️🥂

  • @christinerhein5350
    @christinerhein5350 Жыл бұрын

    Oh Jack, thank YOU ever so much.

  • @TheSentimentalist
    @TheSentimentalist Жыл бұрын

    @@christinerhein5350 ❤️🥂❤️

  • @marylouswartz9344
    @marylouswartz9344 Жыл бұрын

    First time I have heard my Theta Phi Alpha sister read her poetry! You are a gem!

  • @PoetryPassages
    @PoetryPassages Жыл бұрын

    Aww thank you! So happy you enjoyed Christine’s reading! 😊🙏🏼💝

  • @christinerhein5350
    @christinerhein5350 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching, Mary Lou.

  • @bottomdogger
    @bottomdogger Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the sharing.

  • @PoetryPassages
    @PoetryPassages Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching! 😊🙏🏼

  • @TheSentimentalist
    @TheSentimentalist Жыл бұрын

    ❤Of course you read it beautifully and in such an arresting setting and in the best shirt ever. I sure hope summer is being good to you❤️

  • @cherylhale5755
    @cherylhale5755 Жыл бұрын

    Btw, I love your shirt!

  • @cherylhale5755
    @cherylhale5755 Жыл бұрын

    Another fine reading, Clifford, thank you❤

  • @PoetryPassages
    @PoetryPassages Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Cheryl! 😊🙏🏼❤️🎶

  • @andrewfox1960
    @andrewfox1960 Жыл бұрын

    lovely programme!! thank u.

  • @TheSentimentalist
    @TheSentimentalist Жыл бұрын

    ❤Clifford, you seamlessly transport us into the world of David Budbill AND the world of each guest. I always feel as if I am getting to sit in a corner while you three hang out meaningfully and poignantly. Thank you.❤️🌻

  • @estibalyd6558
    @estibalyd6558 Жыл бұрын

    Clifford! Thank you for sharing these

  • @dexterlecter7289
    @dexterlecter7289 Жыл бұрын

    Just going to be the a hole here and say you ruined the delivery on that one. While it’s not a full masterpiece like Quote the Raven… it’s ending is extremely heavy and compensates for the lackluster package.

  • @orbifoldish
    @orbifoldish Жыл бұрын

    Very nice, (and timely for me)… I look forward to the book and a reading in Umbria

  • @joekennedy4662
    @joekennedy4662 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome back, Cliff. Happy Poetry Month to you. Your efforts here have been instrumental in renewing my love of poetry and for that l sincerely thank you. I am always pleased when your choices turn to haiku. Some eyebrows may be raised when you include your own pieces but, doggone it, it's your channel and your words are welcome. Keep up the good work. 📚

  • @felicest-germain2685
    @felicest-germain2685 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the reading, Clifford…I was so happy to hear your haiku among the lovely selection.

  • @renee1292
    @renee1292 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely reading. I am a haiku lover and writer. I have both editions of Clark's wonderful book.

  • @joekennedy4662
    @joekennedy4662 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this, Cliff, and for sharing your relationship with your willow tree. I'm enamored with trees in general, but there are those certain trees, aren't there? 🌳

  • @chloeabby7518
    @chloeabby7518 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice

  • @PoetryPassages
    @PoetryPassages Жыл бұрын

    😊🙏🏼🌈

  • @andrewfox1960
    @andrewfox1960 Жыл бұрын

    great job!! i am a fan.

  • @TheSentimentalist
    @TheSentimentalist Жыл бұрын

    So good to be with you in those woods you know. Thanks a million willow leaves.

  • @jansomers5449
    @jansomers5449 Жыл бұрын

    So nice !

  • @apriladamson2030
    @apriladamson2030 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. I can imagine that trees remember certain very special people, yes. 🥲

  • @user-xi4oc7jn3j
    @user-xi4oc7jn3j Жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful! Thank you, Clifford 🙏

  • @TheSentimentalist
    @TheSentimentalist Жыл бұрын

    How did I miss this one? Linda was so important to me. I have beautiful stories. Thank you,, Cliff. Thank you so much. ❤️

  • @PoetryPassages
    @PoetryPassages Жыл бұрын

    I heart you over and over, Jack. I would love to hear your stories sometime. So sorry I never met Linda.

  • @joekennedy4662
    @joekennedy4662 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations to Kayden and his grandma. Thank you, Cliff, for introducing this young poet to us. As always, keep up the good work. 📚

  • @apriladamson2030
    @apriladamson2030 Жыл бұрын

    🥰 I loved this. What a brilliant young talent. Congratulations Kayden! 🎉