A Visualized Reading of The Odyssey: Book 1, Produced by Andrew Benson Brown
A Reading of Homer's Odyssey Book 1 (Translated by Michael Solot) https://youtu.be/1knI2sT_g28 Starring: Andrew Benson Brown as...
Poetry Readings
‘The Sparrow’: A Poem by Michael Pietrack
The Sparrow It started in the dark and early hours. Kyiv—asleep, enjoying blissful dreams. Then missiles streaked. Explosions. Debris...
‘La Uva’ (The Grape): A Poem by Michael Pietrack
La Uva I packed a bag of grapes into her lunch. My hands resembled his, though not as worn;...
‘Beautiful’: A Poem by Michael Pietrack
Beautiful She cracked a throaty Marlboro laugh that piped her spicy liquored breath into my face. Her blouse hung...
A Reading of the First Chapter of Michael Pietrack’s New Verse Novel ‘Boone’
https://youtu.be/G9FpJcfCcGw Back or Bottom? “Your back or bottom?” Dowdy grabbed the switch, a riding whip, from off...
‘The Bridge’: A Poem by Victor Hugo, Translated by Joy Nevin Axelson
The Bridge by Victor Hugo (1802-1885) translated from French by Joy Nevin Axelson Shadows before me. An abyss...
‘A Wedding Song (Away the Winter)’: Written and Performed by Isabella Simmonds
A Wedding Song (Away the Winter) In May shall be her wedding day, When hawthorn blooms do scent...
‘The Villa in Durrës’: A Poem by Joy Nevin Axelson
The Villa in Durrës The villa lies in shambles, a woman ravaged, spent, stripped of beauty, usefulness, abandoned...
Advice for Reading Poems Live on the Radio, with Mark F. Stone
Poet Mark F. Stone delivers a speech on reading poetry live on the radio. His remarks were given at the...
Epic of Gilgamesh I and II, Translated by Michael Curtis: Videos by Andrew Benson Brown
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NtGOhHBi2G0?feature=share https://www.youtube.com/shorts/g3TADmtqtLc?feature=share Andrew Benson Brown‘s epic-in-progress, Legends of Liberty, chronicles the major events of the American Revolution. He...
‘Fireflies’: A Poem by Mark Stellinga
Fireflies Driving down a country road one sultry summer evening, with headlights sweeping through the little clouds of...
A Video Poetry Reading by Paul Erlandson
Poet and painter Paul Erlandson reads his work at the Society of Classical Poets' in-person Poetry Symposium held in Naperville,...
‘The Burglars’ Ball’: A Children’s Book in Poetry by Leslie Lippincott Hidley and Peter Bellwood
https://youtu.be/lt_M2Lf99mE The book is available on Amazon here. Leslie Lippincott Hidley is retired from the safety...
A Video Poetry Reading by Adam Sedia
Poet Adam Sedia reads his work at the Society of Classical Poets' in-person Poetry Symposium held in Naperville, Illinois on...
A Video Reading of ‘Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion’ by Wang Xizhi
The classical Chinese original has been versified in English by poet Evan Mantyk and is read by him at the...
A Video Reading by Poet Mark F. Stone
Mark F. Stone reads his poetry at the Society of Classical Poets' in-person Poetry Symposium held in Naperville, Illinois on...
A Video Reading from ‘Legends of Liberty, Vol. 3,’ by Andrew Benson Brown
The poem read by the poet himself at the Society of Classical Poets' in-person Poetry Symposium held in Naperville, Illinois...
‘Cetus and Jonah’s Lament’: A Poem by James Sale (Updated with Music)
Musical Version by Lex McKee Cetus and Jonah’s Lament "And Jonah was extremely happy about the plant. But...
A Video Reading of ‘Compassion Compounded’ by Russel Winick
The poem read by the poet himself at the Society of Classical Poets' in-person Poetry Symposium held in Naperville, Illinois...
A Video Reading of ‘Late Bloomers’ by Cynthia Erlandson (SCP Symposium)
The poem read by the poet herself at the Society of Classical Poets' in-person Poetry Symposium held in Naperville, Illinois...
A Video Reading of ‘Ode to the Dogs’ by Shari Jo Lekane
. The poem "Ode to the Dogs" by Shari Jo Lekane read by the poet herself at the Society of...
A Video Reading of ‘May Memorial’ and Other Poetry by Cynthia Erlandson
. The poem "May Memorial" by Cynthia Erlandson read by the poet herself at the Society of Classical Poets online...
A Video Reading of the Poem ‘Tick. Tock. Tick.’ by Twila Brase
. The poem "Tick. Tock. Tick." by Twila Brase read by the poet herself at the Society of Classical Poets...
A Video Reading of the Poem ‘Mexican Sestina’ by Geoffrey Smagacz
. The poem "Mexican Sestina" by Geoffrey Smagacz read by the poet himself at the Society of Classical Poets online...
‘Belief and Righteousness’: A Hymn Poem by Rusty
Belief and Righteousness Based on Genesis 15:1-18, this poem can be sung to the tune "The God of...
A Video Reading of the Poem ‘None for All’ by Peter Lillios
. The poem "None for All" by Peter Lillios read by the poet Michael Pietrack at the Society of Classical...
A Video Reading of the Poem “Wisdom and Sway” by Mark F. Stone
. The poem "Wisdom and Sway" by Mark F. Stone read by the poet himself at the Society of Classical...
‘Bleed, Saxon Blood’: An Alliterative Poem by Theresa Werba
. Bleed, Saxon Blood "Þær wæs sang || and sweg samod ætgædere, fore Healfdenes || hildewisan; gomenwudu || græted,...
A Video Reading of the Poem “The Gentler Art” by Maureen Browne
. The poem "The Gentler Art" by Maureen Browne read by the poet herself at the Society of Classical Poets...
A Video Reading of the Poem ‘The Loons of Colby Lake’ by Michael Pietrack
. The poem "The Loons of Colby Lake" by Michael Pietrack read by the poet himself at the Society of...
A Video Poetry Reading of ‘Libra’ by Patricia Rogers Crozier
. The poem "Libra" by Patricia Rogers Crozier read by the poet herself at the Society of Classical Poets online...
A Video Poetry Reading of ‘Extinction’ by Mary Jane Myers
. The poem "Extinction" by Mary Jane Myers read by the poet herself at the Society of Classical Poets online...
A Video Poetry Reading of ‘The Settlers’ by Martin Rizley
. The poem "The Settlers" by Martin Rizley read by the poet himself at the Society of Classical Poets online...
Poetry Readings by Susan Norvill, Cynthia Erlandson, Twila Brase, and Corey Elizabeth Jackson
. Readings of original poems by the poets from the Society of Classical Poets online Poetry Symposium on June 28,...
SCP Symposium In-Person in September in Naperville, Illinois
. Request for Expression of Interest SCP Poet Russel Winick has graciously agreed to host an in-person SCP Symposium at...
SCP Poetry Competition Winners’ Symposium—You’re Invited! (Updated with Link)
. The SCP Poetry Competition Winners’ Symposium Join the Symposium here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4772266878?pwd=V0lGeUFuSGFkeExOaTM4NlZ6NWRlUT09 You're Invited! Who: Everyone is invited to...
‘Lament for Clairac’ by Théophile de Viau, Translated by A.Z. Foreman
. . Lament for Clairac by Théophile de Viau (1590-1626) translated from French by A.Z. Foreman Sun-hallowed walls where I...
‘Der Knecht’: A Poem in German by Peter Lillios, with Translation
. . Der Knecht An einem Teich in einem Tal, am Felsenfuß entlang, Da steht ein Mädchen ohne Schal, als...
‘None for All’ and Other Poetry by Peter Lillios
. . None for All Backbones wilt and waistlines grow; Brightness dims as diodes glow. It’s history’s course, a simple...
A Poem and Video in Honor of Inauguration Day: ‘The Reincarnations of Donald J. Trump’
. https://youtu.be/LRxp0nZS2hM . video by Andrew Benson Brownpoem by Evan Mantyk . The Reincarnations of Donald J. Trump . I....
Your sonnet-psalm is lovely. And, I love "Natural Remedies" even more: the rhymes, especially in the first four lines; lots…
Joe, thank you for the reference to Jung. I did not know about this negative anima archetype and find this…
It's interesting, Joe, that you mention the film "Lilies of the Field." I've mentioned to you that my mother was…
Thank you so much, Golan! Yes, I aimed for that "relentless" rhyme scheme to mirror the relentless moral instruction Aunt…
Thank you for reading and commenting, Kip. Somehow I can't imagine anyone having the bad judgment of trying to micromanage…
