Animated Poetry: Billy Collins

I try to read a poem every morning. Three weeks of lectures and then weeks of other often inscrutable and dull writing has made catching the rhythm of a poem on the page more difficult. Since readings and being read to are not my favorite thing, a little animated poetry often saves the day.

JWTNY animated poetry channel:

"Billy Collins, former US Poet Laureate and one of America's best-selling poets, reads his poem[s] with animation by Juan Delcan of Spontaneous.

Noted for their intelligent humor, accessibility and observations on daily life, Collins' popular poems come alive further in a series of animated poems produced by JWT New York."

These are best dished out slowly. Here is Billy Collins reading "Forgetfulness".

Comments

[FSMichaels]

LOVE it.

[leel]

wow. gorgeous. all of it. thanks for sharing!!!

[Elaine]

Definitely the most wonderful thing I've seen or heard today. I think I will be tuning into this channel often.

[David Shepherd]

Beautiful - both the poem and the animation. Bookmarked!

[Renée]

I adore his poetry, especially "Japan" and "Victoria's Secret".

These animated videos are such a treat.