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Comment 8 of 8, added on May 23rd, 2006 at 4:23 PM.
Mr. Larkin shows us that we should respect all life. It is strange to me just how much and how little respect humans have for each other and for nature. I guess it all depends on where one is on the food chain.
John Brock from United States
Comment 7 of 8, added on March 13th, 2006 at 11:37 AM.
The accomplished simplicity of this poem is stunning-it's beauty and profundity lie not in obscure references, but in an honest message honestly expressed. For me, the lack of pretension and directness of feeling are what make it so affecting.
Strawbonnaire from France
Comment 6 of 8, added on October 27th, 2005 at 3:34 AM.
I am reading this poem for a much loved colleague at his funeral service. It is particularly appropriate for a loving man and reflects his sensitivity for those not so able to defend themselves.
Rod Foord from Australia
Comment 5 of 8, added on October 2nd, 2005 at 6:53 PM.
A friend sent me this poem and I was quite moved. Given a collective sadness due to the disaster recently visited on our gulf region, I opened a college class I teach by reading it. Several students teared up. I hope that is testimony how powerful Larkin's sentiment is for humans generally.
Bob Vander Beek from United States
Comment 4 of 8, added on September 16th, 2005 at 7:45 PM.
it is simply a beautiful poem which pierced my heart like an arrow in a bulls-eye. thank you mr. larkin.
laurence from United States
Comment 3 of 8, added on August 9th, 2005 at 4:46 PM.
it is beautiful. I intend to read it at the memorial service of a beautiful friend
stephen from United States
Comment 2 of 8, added on May 31st, 2005 at 5:24 PM.
like the previous commentator, Lyn, I too heard this poem on the Parkinson show. Tom Courtney read it so well and with feeling.
I particularly like it because Larkin recounts his sadness at the death of a fellow creature. The end of any life, regardless of the species is sad and larkin acknowledges this and doesn't belittle the existance of such a small creature. It touches the soul.
maureen Crowley from United Kingdom
Comment 1 of 8, added on May 22nd, 2005 at 10:57 AM.
This morning I listened to Tom Courtney, interviewed by Parkinson, he related the The Mower. I thought how right Larkin was, there is little time and we should be careful how we treat people,espicially those we love.
Lyn Cowles from United Kingdom
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Mr. Larkin shows us that we should respect all life. It is strange to me just how much and how little respect humans have for each other and for nature. I guess it all depends on where one is on the food chain.
John Brock from United States