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Comment 18 of 18, added on October 27th, 2009 at 2:10 AM.
I graduated from High School in 1998, when I was a freshmen in High school,
I went to the Speech Contest and read this poem it brings back good
memories, it also reminds me of what a great mom I had she died when I was
16 she made sure me and my 4 other siblems did not want for anything,
because my dad died when I was 6, my English Teacher called me little harp
girl.
Kathleen Johnson from United States
Comment 17 of 18, added on May 29th, 2009 at 8:35 AM.
My mother read this poem to me when I was a little girl almost 50 years
ago. We both cried while she read it. I still do. I have been a
self-employed, full time handweaver for 30 years. It continues to speak to
me.
kathrin from United States
Comment 16 of 18, added on February 12th, 2009 at 8:19 AM.
When my sister was in high school, she brought home a literature book with
this poem in it. I remember her reading it to me--at the age of about 7, I
was a poetry lover and this one had such an eerie-sad-happy feeling to it.
Now I'm 56, and I still remember several passages by heart. For some
reason, this poem was pulling at me today--I did a fast google and found
this website and the complete poem. It can still bring tears to my eyes.
My terrific sister passed away a little over a year ago, but I think she's
been with me today, "looking 19 and not a day older."
Connie from United States
Comment 15 of 18, added on December 7th, 2008 at 9:24 PM.
Christmas of 1960 Santa Claus brought me a "record player" & several albums
of mostly holiday music. Included in these was an album by Johnny Cash
with the words to this poem recited to a dulcimer as far as I can tell.
For some reason this haunting rendition became etched in my mind as a
holiday standard. Each Christmas I eagerly look forward to hearing it
again, playing it for others, & on occasion, reciting it myself. The
poverty, despair, love, hope & joy expressed so clearly by a child somehow
brings comfort & peace to me along with very fond memories of a simpler
time. I believe it's relative obscurity makes it more of a diamond in the
rough.
Dan Holder from United States
Comment 14 of 18, added on October 27th, 2008 at 4:40 PM.
I first heard this poem in 1966 while serving with the 3rd. Marine division
in Viet Nam. It was on an old reel to reel tape recorder that came from a
Johnny Cash album called The Christmas Spirit. It's been a part of me for
over 42 years and today My grandchildren request me to read it almost
every Christmas. I do agree to a statement made by Johnny Cash in later
years that this poem about tough times and hardship is eloquent in any
language.
Ronald Calub from United States
Comment 13 of 18, added on February 20th, 2008 at 1:52 AM.
I first heard this poem when I was in the third grade 1938 in Phila,Pa.
When I was in the 6th grade our class had to learn this poem and I learned
it all over night The next day I had to recite it in front of the class
twice, the first time because i had stage fright and said it so fast, my
teacher, made me do it all over again. I love this poem and have never
forgot the verses. All my children the oldest, my daughter Maria Elena age
58 sent this link to me. My son Johnny who died in 1982 at the age of 28
loved me to recite this and act it out. My other two sons Mike and Martin
and all my grand children,great-grand-children enjoy listening to me as i
recite this favorite poem of mine.
Trina Flores from United States
Comment 12 of 18, added on May 3rd, 2007 at 9:15 PM.
I LOVE THIS POEM!!!!!!! YOU DEFINATELY HAVE TO READ IT!!!!!!! YOU'LL LOVE
IT TO DEATH TOO!!!!!!!
777 from Belgium
Comment 11 of 18, added on April 11th, 2006 at 5:24 PM.
i was first introduced to this poem by my English teacher when I was in
tenth grade. The teacher is still very influential and I still haven't
forgotten this poem!
Angela Tirrell from United States
Comment 10 of 18, added on February 20th, 2006 at 3:17 PM.
im sure edna st vincent millay was NOT smoking anything when she wrote this
poem.
it is awesome!
helo
Comment 9 of 18, added on February 15th, 2006 at 1:37 PM.
I first read the poem many years ago in my senior English class. I had a
wonderful teacher who inspired me and left a positive influence on my life.
He had me read this poem as a read aloud to the student body of a small
high school in northwest Arkansas. I have never forgotten the poem or him!
Sherry Mannon Cole from United States
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I graduated from High School in 1998, when I was a freshmen in High school,
I went to the Speech Contest and read this poem it brings back good
memories, it also reminds me of what a great mom I had she died when I was
16 she made sure me and my 4 other siblems did not want for anything,
because my dad died when I was 6, my English Teacher called me little harp
girl.
Kathleen Johnson from United States