The poem read by the poet herself at the Society of Classical Poets’ in-person Poetry Symposium held in Naperville, Illinois on September 5-6, 2025:
Video created by Andrew Benson Brown.
Lex (McKee) here - you have made my day! Bless you for that!
A Video Reading of ‘Late Bloomers’ by Cynthia Erlandson (SCP Symposium)
Well, Brian - thank you so much - I really appreciate your comments on this poem, especially as you yourself…
Some people make me laugh a lot - whether it is through their wonderful poetry (eg. Legends of Liberty) or…
Thanks! I woke up on the wrong side of the bed one morning. Writing when irritated makes poems like this…
Thanks so much for the supportive comment! His work has certainly stood the test of time, and I hope it…
Beautiful poem, Cynthia, and a splendid presentation by ABB! I especially love the images of “crowned king by size, like Saul” and the pumpkins with those vines like giant veins. I very much enjoyed watching this video and revisiting this poem!
Thank you, Brian; I’m highly pleased that you like it. I agree that Andrew did an exceptional job on the video, as he always does.
So very beautiful! Thank you, ABB and Cynthia.
Thank you, Susan!
Beautiful. I particularly enjoyed the hugely unexpected image and presence of King Saul – very apt!
Thank you, James! Yes, the story of Saul being crowned king because of his height is quite a memorable one.