Gerald Stern

Gerald Stern reading two poems entitled “Lilies” and “She was a Dove”. These poems were read aloud at the 2006 Dodge Poetry Festival. “Lilies” was about Dr. Stern waiting in traffic and one of his beloved fans trying to reach out to him. Stern makes it clear he wanted to speak with the individual more but could not pull over so left him with simple words of wisdom “read more”. Gerald Stern read this poem with a comical twist to it which made the poem that more enjoyable to listen to. “She Was a Dove” was read in a more serious matter. He talks about his lost love. You could hear the emotion in his voice as he reads the poem. Stern states in the poem “but I abused her” so presumably he is not with her anymore. The listeners can tell he loved this woman dearly and regrets what he has done to her. All in all Gerald Sterns poem readings were a delight to listen (and watch) him read. He uses proper tone (of course because it his poem) and shows emphasis on key words. I really enjoyed this video. reading two poems entitled “Lilies” and “She was a Dove”. These poems were read aloud at the 2006 Dodge Poetry Festival. “Lilies” was about Dr. Stern waiting in traffic and one of his beloved fans trying to reach out to him. Stern makes it clear he wanted to speak with the individual more but could not pull over so left him with simple words of wisdom “read more”. Gerald Stern read this poem with a comical twist to it which made the poem that more enjoyable to listen to. “She Was a Dove” was read in a more serious matter. He talks about his lost love. You could hear the emotion in his voice as he reads the poem. Stern states in the poem “but I abused her” so presumably he is not with her anymore. The listeners can tell he loved this woman dearly and regrets what he has done to her. All in all Gerald Sterns poem readings were a delight to listen (and watch) him read. He uses proper tone (of course because it his poem) and shows emphasis on key words. I really enjoyed this video.