Sunday 13 May 2012

For Mother's Day: "The Lanyard"

One of my favourite contemporary poets is Billy Collins, Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001-2003. His poetry is always simple, direct and often very funny. Yet he also captures profound truths about human nature and life.

His poem "The Lanyard" is perfect for Mother's Day. In this video, following a very short voice-over intro by Garrison Keillor, Billy Collins reads his poem aloud at a poetry festival.



Happy Mother's Day to all Moms everywhere!

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19 comments:

  1. soniaSunday, May 13, 2012

    Thanks for this!

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  2. Plowing Through Life (Martha)Sunday, May 13, 2012

    I loved this! Thanks for sharing it, Debra :) And have a wonderful Sunday.

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  3. SnapSunday, May 13, 2012

    Wonderful!

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  4. AnonymousSunday, May 13, 2012

    thats about the truth of it, summs it up quite well, what a hoot,

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  5. BirdSunday, May 13, 2012

    I LOVE Billy Collins. He's one of my all time favorites! :D It was such a pleasant surprise to see the Lanyard on your blog. I watched that special some years back with my son. (Who is a big fan of Billy's too.)Hope you have a beautiful day today too!

    Hugs,
    Bird

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  6. MichaelSunday, May 13, 2012

    This is a very nice dedication to his mother, also pretty funny.

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  7. Robin LarkspurSunday, May 13, 2012

    Perfect for all the kids who made crafts at camps or in grammar school and presented them proudly to loving moms, who cherished the grubby things as if they were diamonds. Thanks for this Debra.

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  8. CraveCuteSunday, May 13, 2012

    Since I know what a lanyard is, I was wondering what on earth your post was about! How funny! Our dear Mom's always cherished our gifts no matter how awful they really were! Great post!

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  9. Joyful ThingsSunday, May 13, 2012

    so good. I've given, and received, "lanyards" and remember each time it's not the gift but the thought.

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  10. mxtodis123Sunday, May 13, 2012

    I loved this. Thank you for sharing.
    Mary

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  11. laughingwolfSunday, May 13, 2012

    truly a gem, thx deb...

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  12. yellowdoggrannySunday, May 13, 2012

    hahahahh....love it.

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  13. AnonymousSunday, May 13, 2012

    Thank you so much for posting this video and poem for me to see, for I really enjoyed this today!

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  14. 35jupeSunday, May 13, 2012

    One of my most cherished possessions in a pottery fish that has had a couple of breaks of fins (glued back together).

    This is a great poem. Thanks!

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  15. JudySunday, May 13, 2012

    Absolutely wonderful...thank you...

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  16. Riot KittySunday, May 13, 2012

    I love Garrison Keillor. We should all be so irreverent.

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  17. young-eclectic-encountersMonday, May 14, 2012

    Delightful poem- I'm kinda torn between chuckles and tears- it certainly touched my heart
    Johnina

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  18. AnnieTuesday, May 15, 2012

    That's wonderful! Thanks for sharing :)

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  19. Frostbite and SunburnSaturday, May 19, 2012

    That was wonderful.

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