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Comment 12 of 22, added on September 20th, 2005 at 12:54 AM.
My Mum read poetry to us almost every night, from what I think is the same
red book. I always loved this one, and still had most of it memorized until
just recently. (I'm getting old, ok?) My imagination took me to that house
time and time again, and the house looked sad, lonely. It imparts the idea
that places are still alive when it is clear that something good and decent
took place.
I still have the same love for some special places and things that made a
difference in my life. I feel lucky to have had a mum who knew a lot about
literature, and by reading to us, we all learned to read well before
kindergarten. I think it's early brain-training.
K Barber from United States
Comment 11 of 22, added on June 18th, 2005 at 9:36 AM.
As kids in Brooklyn, NY, roller-skating on the slate sidewalks, or sitting
on the stoops, we recited snatches of the poem. The haunting refrain of
the sad house with nobody in it left us petrified of ghosts. But, what
always mystified me--and why I liked this poem above many others--was
Kilmer's lonely and metaphysical walk along the Erie railroad tracks. Why
did he want to walk to Suffern, NY from his home in New Jersey? That
question has never been answered to my satisfaction. It is a rhetorical
question, so please don't delete this comment. Joyce Kilmer should be
recognized as, and given the honorable title of, America's poet laureate.
David Arturi from United States
Comment 10 of 22, added on June 1st, 2005 at 2:07 PM.
I support this poem to the deep bottom. I mean I am just as lonely, well
yea..I can't be as lonely..there are human beings around me..but I feel I
am as lonely as it. Its a house, in this world a house deserves better
than anyone.
Janeyi from United States
Comment 9 of 22, added on May 16th, 2005 at 1:01 AM.
I remember this poem in a red book when I was a child. I just loved it and
made my sister read it to me over and over again. I memorized the first
stanza and by the time I could read it myself the book was no where to be
found.... I finally have the entire poem ... it has stuck with me all these
years. I plan to read it to all of my grandchildren.
Patti Engle from United States
Comment 8 of 22, added on May 14th, 2005 at 5:05 PM.
I think this poem is very nice. It taught me that we need to show
solidarity to to other people that don`t have. I am going to say this poem
to my class in english class on monday. I hope my class enjoys it! I really
enjoyed this poem.
Jessica from Colombia
Comment 7 of 22, added on May 10th, 2005 at 9:42 PM.
My older brother, above all else, was a career soldier in the U.S. Army.
He gave this poem to me one evening after we had not seen each other for a
number of years, and as we shared a drink as an older and a younger adult,
trying to get to know each other again. As I read it for the first time,
my eyes welled up with emotion, and he said, "I just wanted to see what
kind of man you have become. I see everything I need to know." I have
been looking for this poem for over 20 years. Thank you.
Winn Horn from United States
Comment 6 of 22, added on April 19th, 2005 at 3:50 PM.
I was a 14 year old boy when I memorized this poem in the eighth grade for
English Literature class. I remember practicing reciting it at home, before
presenting it to the class. I loved it the first time I read it and have
never forgotten it. I am now 57 years old.
Nicholas Kossoudji from United States
Comment 5 of 22, added on April 7th, 2005 at 3:27 PM.
How sad that our lives should become as old houses ~ but there is hope yet!
Too often we leave things behind without the realization of their
importance in our lives ~ "to look at the house, the tragic house, the
house with nobody in it" ~
tanya from United States
Comment 4 of 22, added on January 29th, 2005 at 4:11 PM.
I learned this poem in grammar school many years ago and recently
interpreted it for my college Oral Interpretation class. Analyzing it, I
realized that Kilmer was telling us all to look back at those who are
abandoned and who have broken hearts and fix them up. At least, that's
what it says to me. He was a remarkable man and he died with so many poems
unwritten. Our loss!
Elizaabeth Garris from United States
Comment 3 of 22, added on December 17th, 2004 at 1:40 AM.
My thanks to you. My sister and I also learned this poem in elemetary
school. Unfortunately, time erased a couple of the verses and it has been
driving us mad. We were both touched by Joyce Kilmer's words and the
picture they imprinted in our minds. We wanted to share it with our next
generation. I am elated to find it printed in full - it is going to make
an excellent Christmas gift. Thank you again!
Bertie Whiskin from Canada
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My Mum read poetry to us almost every night, from what I think is the same
red book. I always loved this one, and still had most of it memorized until
just recently. (I'm getting old, ok?) My imagination took me to that house
time and time again, and the house looked sad, lonely. It imparts the idea
that places are still alive when it is clear that something good and decent
took place.
I still have the same love for some special places and things that made a
difference in my life. I feel lucky to have had a mum who knew a lot about
literature, and by reading to us, we all learned to read well before
kindergarten. I think it's early brain-training.
K Barber from United States