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Comment 9 of 29, added on April 18th, 2005 at 10:07 AM.
We think this poem is really fantastic. The metaphores are magnificent and if any of us had to chose a favorite poem it would have to be this. But we can't seem to figure out who the poem was written to... Does anybody know???
Camilla&Maiken from Norway
Comment 8 of 29, added on April 14th, 2005 at 11:06 AM.
I saw this poem in my English book, and I couldn't resist to read it... I think it's the best poem I've ever read!! I've printed some photocopies and I've given it to some friends that like me, think it's a special poem...and wow! that's increible because a lot of them dislike poetry!!
And I've decided that I want it to be read at my funeral, too.
Aran from Spain
Comment 7 of 29, added on April 3rd, 2005 at 9:52 AM.
Yesterday evening died one of the greatest Polish citizens ever. I mean the Pope John Paul II. The poem is just right for today...
Anna from Poland
Comment 6 of 29, added on March 6th, 2005 at 10:25 AM.
this poem is just fantastic....
it is initself a lovely piece of art and also true to the fact that it has been written beautifully with so much meaning and copassion.
thank god for w h auden as this sums up to a tee what i and everyone else who has lost someone out there is thinking and feeling But at this time can not even think straight about what to say in such sad times of losing someone specia.l
This will brighten up my nans heart on the day of her funeral thanks again
emily from United Kingdom
Comment 5 of 29, added on March 2nd, 2005 at 7:31 PM.
Simply put, the most moving and tender work that I have ever had the great pleasure to be exposed to in my life. Many Thanks Mr. Auden.
Suzie Evangeelista from United States
Comment 4 of 29, added on February 6th, 2005 at 1:02 AM.
i first get to know the poem in the film of "Four Weddings and a Funeral" which is humourous and thought-provoking moive, which is a love story but not all about love, also touches on life, dead, friendship, sex and so on.especially the humanistic attitude to true love between gays deeply moved me, yeah, at the moment i came across the poem which is very simple, charming, filled with sincere feeling and touches on my heart.the poem enriches the whole film although the main plot of the film is about the love story of the two leading actor and actress. and i want to read W.H.Auden's biography or the background or environment when he wrote the poem, i know here prohibition from raising questions, i am not sure whether my expectation mentioned above is a question or not
gary from China
Comment 3 of 29, added on January 21st, 2005 at 3:44 PM.
You are both correct!!! Auden was born in Englad and sent to school through univeristy in the UK, after that he lived in Germany, and during the Spanish Civil War he served as an ambulance driver. Auden immigrated to the United States in 1939 (he became an American citizen in 1946)
amy
Comment 2 of 29, added on December 5th, 2004 at 4:52 PM.
Ben, just so you know, Wystan Hugh Auden is not an American poet. He was born in York, England in 1907.
diana l. mayer from United States
Comment 1 of 29, added on October 23rd, 2004 at 8:28 AM.
i have found this to be one of the best poems ever written by an american poet.i have decided that it to be read at my funeral which i am currently arranging instead of anything biblical
bev ventress from United Kingdom
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We think this poem is really fantastic. The metaphores are magnificent and if any of us had to chose a favorite poem it would have to be this. But we can't seem to figure out who the poem was written to... Does anybody know???
Camilla&Maiken from Norway