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ITHAKA! - A Poem Of Life's Journey By C.P. Cavafy
Read by Shane Morris
C.P. Cavafy, was a Greek poet. He is considered one of the most important figures in modern Greek poetry. Cavafy's work combines elements of Hellenistic and Byzantine traditions. Cavafy lived most of his life in Alexandria, where he worked as a civil servant and led a quiet existence. During his lifetime, Cavafy's work received little recognition, but after his death, his poems became quite famous.
"Ithaka" is one of Cavafy's most well-known poems. It is inspired by the mythological journey of Odysseus. The poem is a reflection on life's journey and the pursuit of fulfillment. Cavafy advises the reader not to be overly concerned with reaching the destination, Ithaka (representing a goal or achievement), but to embrace the experiences, challenges, and knowledge gained along the way.
The poem encourages the reader to savor the adventure, embrace the unknown, and overcome obstacles with courage and determination. It emphasizes the importance of personal growth and the wisdom gained through the journey itself, rather than focusing solely on the destination.
Author: C.P. Cavafy
Poem: Ithaka
Video by Dream Editing
Music by Artlist
Audio by Adian
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What did you do today to get better? - By George Eliot
มุมมอง 2.8Kปีที่แล้ว
Read by Shane Morris George Eliot was a writer and novelist. Known for her insightful and detailed storytelling, she captivated readers with her understanding of human nature and societal complexities. "Count that day lost," implores you to evaluate your daily actions and prioritize acts of kindness and selflessness. The poem encourages you to find fulfillment in bringing joy and light into the...
Robert Frost - In A Disused Graveyard
มุมมอง 1.8Kปีที่แล้ว
Read by Shane Morris Robert Frost (1874-1963) was a poet known for his vivid imagery, precise language, and profound exploration of rural life and nature. Frost's works often reflect his deep understanding of human experiences, the complexities of existence, and the choices individuals face in life. "In a Disused Graveyard," was published in 1914. This poem explores the theme of death and the p...
My Creed by Edgar Albert Guest - Inspirational Poetry
มุมมอง 16Kปีที่แล้ว
Read by Shane Morris Edgar Albert Guest (1881-1959) was a prolific American poet and journalist, known for his sentimental and inspirational verse. He wrote more than 11,000 poems during his career, and his work was widely published in newspapers and magazines. "My Creed" is one of Guest's most famous poems, in which he sets out his personal philosophy of life. The poem consists of a series of ...
So you want to be a writer? - Charles Bukowski
มุมมอง 1.7Kปีที่แล้ว
Read by Shane Morris Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) was an American writer and poet known for his gritty, raw, and often autobiographical writing style. Bukowski's work is characterized by his exploration of the underbelly of society, his use of profanity, and his unflinching portrayal of the darker aspects of life. He is considered one of the most influential writers of the 20th century and his ...
If You Forget Me by Pablo Neruda | Deeply Meaningful Poetry
มุมมอง 3.6Kปีที่แล้ว
Read by Shane Morris Pablo Neruda is a poet and diplomat who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971. Pablo Neruda is known for his passionate and lyrical poetry that explored themes of love, nature, and politics. "If You Forget Me" is one of his most famous poems in which he expresses his desire for his lover to remember him always, even if they must part. The poem's vivid imagery and emoti...
Winds Of Change - Powerful Poem For Hard Times
มุมมอง 4.7Kปีที่แล้ว
Read by Shane Morris We have carefully selected this poem. This poem in this video are narrated by Shane Morris (an award winning voice actor). We then take care to edit the audio as perfectly as we can,. It took us months of learning before we were able to edit the voice like this. The video was created by Dream Editing. This is a very iterative process and we test out a lot different footage ...
A Poem Brought To Life - Alone by Edgar Allan Poe
มุมมอง 5Kปีที่แล้ว
This video was originally created as a short research film. The director gave us permission to share this video on our channel. The 3D animation took extensive work by Carlos Fueyo and Jacek J. Kolasinski. The video contains a narration of Edgar Allen Poe's Poem "Alone". Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer and poet who is widely considered to be one of the most important figures in American ...
True Manliness - Life Changing Words From Our Ancestors
มุมมอง 11Kปีที่แล้ว
Read by Shane Morris The text in this video was taken from the famous essay ‘Self-Reliance’ by Ralph Waldo Emerson. In this essay, Emerson argues that we should get to know our self rather than looking to other people to create our individual thoughts and ideas for us. Our primary goal is to inspire you. We do this by bringing historical texts like these to life. We have carefully selected the ...
Life Changing Poetry To Make You Fearless - Henry van Dyke
มุมมอง 11Kปีที่แล้ว
Read by Shane Morris The poems that are used in this video were written by Henry van Dyke. Henry Van Dyke was born on November 10, 1852. He was a famous novelist, poet, short story writer, and essayist in the early decades of the 20th century. We have carefully selected these poems from the other poems Henry van Dyke has written. The poems in this video are narrated by Shane Morris (an award wi...
The Greatest Men On Earth - Life Changing Poem by Edgar Albert Guest
มุมมอง 42Kปีที่แล้ว
Read by Shane Morris This video aims to bring the poem "Equipment" of Edgar Albert Guest, to life. Edgar A. Guest was born in Birmingham, England on August 20, 1881. His work has been published in many books, starting in 1909 in the book, Home Rhymes and up until 1949 in his book, Living The Years. We have carefully selected this poem from the other poems Edgar Albert Guest has written. The poe...
Life Changing Poem For Sad Times
มุมมอง 2.3Kปีที่แล้ว
Read by Shane Morris This video aims to bring the poem "To a Skylark" of William Wordsworth, to life. William Wordsworth was an English poet who is considered one of the most important figures in the development of English Romanticism. He was born on April 7, 1770, in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England, and died on April 23, 1850. We have carefully selected this poem from the other poems William ...
Caged Bird by Maya Angelou - Life Changing Poem
มุมมอง 6Kปีที่แล้ว
Read by Shane Morris This video aims to bring the poem "Caged Bird" of Maya Angelou, to life. Maya Angelou was an American writer, poet, and civil rights activist. She was born on April 4, 1928 and died on May 28, 2014. We have carefully selected this poem from the other poems Maya Angelou has written. "Caged Bird" is a poem that explores themes of oppression, freedom, and the power of the huma...
To be or not to be - William Shakespeare (Powerful Life Poetry)
มุมมอง 47Kปีที่แล้ว
Read by Shane Morris This video aims to bring the soliloquy "To be or not to be" of William Shakespeare, to life. William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and one of the most important figures in world literature. He was born in 1564, and died in 1616. "To be or not to be" is a soliloquy from Wil...
THE GREAT AIM - Inspirational Life Poetry
มุมมอง 10Kปีที่แล้ว
Read by Dave Luukkonen This video aims to bring the poems "Will", "A Builders Lesson" and "The Invetitable", to life. The poem "Will" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a testament to the power of determination and will. Ella Wheeler Wilcox asserts that fate, chance, and destiny are powerless against the strength of a determined soul. The poem "A Builder's Lesson" by John Boyle O'Reilly is about breakin...
TYGER! TYGER! BURNING BRIGHT! - Powerful Poetry by William Blake
มุมมอง 3.6Kปีที่แล้ว
TYGER! TYGER! BURNING BRIGHT! - Powerful Poetry by William Blake
Love Poetry From The Heart | Robert Burns
มุมมอง 10Kปีที่แล้ว
Love Poetry From The Heart | Robert Burns
Khalil Gibran On Work - Powerful Life Poetry - Spoken Word
มุมมอง 7Kปีที่แล้ว
Khalil Gibran On Work - Powerful Life Poetry - Spoken Word
True Nobility | Inspirational Life Poetry
มุมมอง 5Kปีที่แล้ว
True Nobility | Inspirational Life Poetry
Life Lesson From A Wise King About The Value Of Time - King Solomon
มุมมอง 2.2Kปีที่แล้ว
Life Lesson From A Wise King About The Value Of Time - King Solomon
Hard Choices by R.W. Emerson - Inspirational Life Poetry
มุมมอง 3.5Kปีที่แล้ว
Hard Choices by R.W. Emerson - Inspirational Life Poetry
The Man In The Glass by Peter Dale Wimbrow (Powerful Life Poetry)
มุมมอง 12Kปีที่แล้ว
The Man In The Glass by Peter Dale Wimbrow (Powerful Life Poetry)
Our Heroes - Inspiring Poetry About How To Become A Real Hero
มุมมอง 3.4Kปีที่แล้ว
Our Heroes - Inspiring Poetry About How To Become A Real Hero
Can You Do It? - Powerful Life Poetry
มุมมอง 5Kปีที่แล้ว
Can You Do It? - Powerful Life Poetry
A Psalm Of Life by H.W. Longfellow | Inspirational Life Poetry
มุมมอง 4Kปีที่แล้ว
A Psalm Of Life by H.W. Longfellow | Inspirational Life Poetry
Talking Is Thinking Half Murdered | Khalil Gibran | Deep Life Poetry
มุมมอง 16Kปีที่แล้ว
Talking Is Thinking Half Murdered | Khalil Gibran | Deep Life Poetry
The Poem About The Empty Sky by W.H. Auden - The More Loving One
มุมมอง 2Kปีที่แล้ว
The Poem About The Empty Sky by W.H. Auden - The More Loving One
I Sit Beside The Fire And Think by J.R.R. Tolkien - Deep Poetry
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I Sit Beside The Fire And Think by J.R.R. Tolkien - Deep Poetry
Inspirational Poem To Keep You Going - ANYWAY By Mother Teresa
มุมมอง 25Kปีที่แล้ว
Inspirational Poem To Keep You Going - ANYWAY By Mother Teresa
Deep Inspirational Poem About The Mind With No Fear - By Rabindranath Tagore
มุมมอง 7Kปีที่แล้ว
Deep Inspirational Poem About The Mind With No Fear - By Rabindranath Tagore

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  • @snewk-ub9uh
    @snewk-ub9uh 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Humor and the ability to find the cleverness clever.

  • @pradeeppandey7228
    @pradeeppandey7228 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

  • @sanamih3944
    @sanamih3944 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sorry

  • @anuradhamondal1952
    @anuradhamondal1952 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all too short a date; Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimm'd; And every fair from fair sometime declines, By chance or nature’s changing course untrimm'd; But thy eternal summer shall not fade, Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st; Nor shall death brag thou wander’st in his shade, When in eternal lines to time thou grow’st: So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.

  • @VoltoreCorvino
    @VoltoreCorvino 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For those who do not know, this is actually a line Hamlet says in "Hamlet" the play by Shakespear. Hamlet is wondering whether one should commit suicide or put up with the pains and shocks of this world. He then concludes that the only reason people bear this never-ending pain called life rather than suicide is because they are not certain about the afterlife. We don't know what's after death, hence we would rather bear this nasty world than walk ourselves to the Unknown.

  • @jaydee11.11
    @jaydee11.11 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Only a dad face whatever comes his way 🖤 The best of men

  • @OfCourseICan
    @OfCourseICan 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Profound. Thanks for posting. Grateful Aussie.

  • @galaxy9radio664
    @galaxy9radio664 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This sounds like Master Chief, delightful.

  • @morganellius6191
    @morganellius6191 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What she actually believed in, was making others suffer, by withholding donated pain meds ( “it will bring them closer to god,”), while giving herself, the best treatment that money could buy, via European doctors, flown to via private jets. My aunt and grandmother volunteered in Calcutta, and what she did to impoverished, dying people was cruel beyond measure.

  • @Karl-lz2bj
    @Karl-lz2bj 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is by far my favourite poem in the beginning makes me cry 😢 I’m a father of 4 two girls and two baby boys ❤❤

  • @HCSCR7
    @HCSCR7 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Who missed ur school life when u see the first poem😢😚

  • @BGMIporsche
    @BGMIporsche 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dad sacrifices a lot silently...

  • @user-qq4zh2kz1h
    @user-qq4zh2kz1h 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    La communication par esprit qui est une force absolue développe un savoir ou un recueil de proverbes.

    • @HCSCR7
      @HCSCR7 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Memories hit me back 😔💕

  • @zendt66
    @zendt66 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The title of the video is misleading. "Dreams" is by Langston Hughes, the Blake poem read is "A Poison Tree". I like the pace and tone of the reader, very embracing.

  • @danam7172
    @danam7172 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this poem makes my heart ache so much because idk if i can even answer “Yes” to any of those questions

  • @user-hu8tg9zs6z
    @user-hu8tg9zs6z หลายเดือนก่อน

    William one day I will be like you not only that but greater a 13 yr old Swazi African child❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @taufeeqnadeem3745
    @taufeeqnadeem3745 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After a long death, the darling bought me back to this man

  • @markovvoz8849
    @markovvoz8849 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If anyone is trying to find the author for the first poem, don't, it from paper written in 1903 called The Lutheran Observer, you can do a Google book search with the poem text to see it. Wish there was a single video of the poem.

  • @lordlucifer4471
    @lordlucifer4471 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Omg....that is soooo goooood.....❤❤❤

  • @PhyllisChrist
    @PhyllisChrist หลายเดือนก่อน

    You see it's a very special bra I have to have! All the ones in the market, even though , that's been over a space of a lifetime, are a torture to me. I try to redo them to fit these jugs , only to be disappointed, and my new bra, that's taken me years to buy, is destroyed! So, I always end up with only one bra; and carrying around these heavy, feel like jars! The bras, either make my breast swing down and dangle like a balloon, build a hill of tension in my shoulders and neck, that send me into a world of pain, and stress! So much these different types of bras do, to torture me! Most of all, they unlock my sciatic nerve, bang on my hamstrings all day! Then my buttocks and knees seem to go to the mountains and play, causing all kinds of inflammation, making me bend over with scrutiny pain!!!! I still have to give my daily offering and sacrifice to Jehovah God, my High Priest Jesus Christ ,perform all of my duties, care for my Sister, Seek the kingdom, seek relief; and at the end of each day, touching base with my closest contacts, even though only two, answer back! They are my encouragement and joy, along with our God given Bible study I share! Scrolling down TH-cam lane, stopping occasionally at LMN Christian Movie - Fame, hoping to hear someone who can relate, to what I am facing, and can help me run this race! A glass of grape or white grape 100% juice will do, hot coco, or black coffee, wait a minute, I still have clothes soaking in the sink, to ring out too! This is an every day life of hell, including the dangerous fireworks outside, I've cut my own grass and the hedge bushes and limbs too; for twenty years, up until last year! That's when they started sending a dog to stop my joy, and since the Holy Scriptures say: beware of and evil workers, and dogs! I have to pay someone else to do it, and still can't find anyone to trim my hedges and cut the tree limbs. So, every day , it's meditating on Jesus' words, that feeds my soul, telling him my problems, and hoping once again, he heals me, have mercy, and make me whole! Still Waiting for him and his presence, to show up as I praise him! So he can still the enemy of my soul; and cause him to fall down and go back! Even though tomorrow is a new day, They will be back again; but I will still cry Holy and thank you Lord Jesus! Even through all the pains and trials, Lord God Jehovah, I give you the Glory; and thanks to Lord Jesus and his followers! He has still, been so good to me! Even while I sleep, he makes it a gift to me, with sweet, peaceful, sleep! Adventurous, dreams and so I give thanks, to thee oh Lord, my healer, savior, deliverer, and great Friend I am still waiting on you! In Christ Alone! PDW in Christ

  • @pravatiscookingcorner3852
    @pravatiscookingcorner3852 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤

  • @heathermoore5382
    @heathermoore5382 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would prefer to hear them spoken with an English accent.

  • @AbcDef-zf4gs
    @AbcDef-zf4gs หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a garbage poem imo

  • @sunilmane5816
    @sunilmane5816 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My great inspiration is William Shakespeare. These poems are so sweet and heartfelt

  • @h.a.2878
    @h.a.2878 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When you live in another country as a foreigner and don't know anyone, sometimes days go by without the opportunity to be kind to others, to see them and help them. You cannot help others because you yourself are trying to 'float'. When you count a lot of days, you wonder if it makes sense to live without all those "ordinary things" sincere smiles and grateful faces that you left at home and went further into the world chasing new goals. Then one realizes the value of all the things mentioned in the poem.

  • @amitsengupta5093
    @amitsengupta5093 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pure genius - sheer class......Shakespeare will remain in my heart forever......

  • @YuliaGrushevskaya-bi6he
    @YuliaGrushevskaya-bi6he หลายเดือนก่อน

    Big classique love it❤

  • @user-pb5sg2se5b
    @user-pb5sg2se5b หลายเดือนก่อน

    All souls are healed by Love, It's the Holy Grace from above. When your heart feels sore, It will embrace you to the core. Diseases are cured by Love, All the heart's wounds, our soul's trove. And those among you who've befriended her, Will forever be on familiar terms, as it were. She's in the Soul, not made by hand, The most beautiful in the universe, so grand. God is Love!!! But if it's lacking, Purify your Mind - God's grace be asking. Vasiliy Dobrev

  • @user-pb5sg2se5b
    @user-pb5sg2se5b หลายเดือนก่อน

    All bad things will pass away, And joy, my friend, won't always stay. Yet it's more productive, indeed, It supports the spirit that's in need. Without just rose-colored glasses, Where no illusions in goodness passes, Where you objectively heed Everything you see, indeed. Don't think of the bad in someone, You might miss the good that's done. Look for both, the bad and good, See in others what you should. Don't make an idol out of a soul, For no one's perfect on the whole. The meaning of life is in spirit's quest, Where many beautiful ideas rest. Vasyl Dobrev (Kyiv) Avoid any blow, dodge the strife, Troubles will pass by in life. For life has many troubles, indeed, I wish you well, that's my greet.

  • @JacobH-qt1ef
    @JacobH-qt1ef หลายเดือนก่อน

    ⏳🏆🏅🎖️🥇🥈🥉⌛️

  • @apollocobain8363
    @apollocobain8363 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1:16 Amazing that these were published after Shakespeare's death, as he intended. He believes that the sonnets are his only chance to immortalize the fair youth, the dark lady and himself. In Sonnet 72 he tells us "my name be buried where my body is." He was right!

  • @VladisLava-yl8ko
    @VladisLava-yl8ko หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks enough I will start a good day today

  • @davidrose3737
    @davidrose3737 หลายเดือนก่อน

    True Dad's but values today are warped and confused by lies and perversion

  • @judyvispi
    @judyvispi หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautifully written inspiration. Love it. God Bless!🙏😇

  • @nicksmith128
    @nicksmith128 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So powerful, I cry every time I hear it…

  • @jaguerkhan9400
    @jaguerkhan9400 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    chosen or not chosen

  • @jaguerkhan9400
    @jaguerkhan9400 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    to beleive or not to beleive

  • @seanstewart953
    @seanstewart953 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This poem makes me think of something I read once. Talking about the “tomorrow man.” Stating a tomorrow man is a person that makes themselves and the people around them better for tomorrow. Be it working out and helping those that need it. I think that message and that poem is powerful if internalized. Why not live today how you wish you lived yesterday?

  • @user-nf2vh1fp3z
    @user-nf2vh1fp3z 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @user-tp8ut1rj1w
    @user-tp8ut1rj1w 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Think you so much its so beutefull

  • @naninunna8082
    @naninunna8082 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep going for golden crown

  • @beelzebubshoney
    @beelzebubshoney 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Using this as inspo for fanfic..

  • @christinehallfeldt4280
    @christinehallfeldt4280 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The simplest of things brings us joys to later become the bed for founding empires...

  • @sidduandabhischannel166
    @sidduandabhischannel166 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am speechless

  • @cudreeti
    @cudreeti 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the connection to modern day. We might walk by someone and say hello but was it a real hello or formality. We don’t stop during the day until the end of the day, which seems like a cycle of nothing. You can judge a persons impact and connection by how many are present at celebrations such as a wedding or funeral. I’m sure some will say different but on the most important and emotional days…who’s there. Who really connected with you?

  • @syfa369
    @syfa369 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    th-cam.com/video/evDeiL03HLc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0GokAjjHPabdPR9d

  • @jaredjones6570
    @jaredjones6570 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    To have no secret place wherein I stoop unseen to shame or sin... That is a quality that men need in these modern times when it is so easy for us to live out secret lives. When incognito mode bids us come, simply stare it in the face... And don't. Let it call and whisper if you must, but hold fast even if you're ground to dust. From the ashes, you'll rise again. Tomorrow. You'll feel better then.

  • @shadrach6299
    @shadrach6299 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This poem was read at Jackie Onassis’ funeral

  • @Bookworm_Sourav005
    @Bookworm_Sourav005 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome 🤗😌

  • @marklapham2262
    @marklapham2262 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can listen all day