
With that same chest on door he smote, For the lack of flesh and skin; “O hearken, maiden Else, And let thy true-love in “

Movies and poetry have been intertwined since the dawn of cinema. Poets have written about movies, and movie actors have written and been inspired by poetry. Selected by 42 acclaimed entertainers, The Poem I Turn To includes selections from Pulitizer Prize winners and Poets Laureate, as well as inspiring contemporary poets. Listen to compelling readings on the CD and read the actors’ thoughts describing how poetry has affected their lives.
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30 poems on one audio CD, including:
* Adam Arkin reading
Theodore Roethke’s The Waking
* John Landis reading
Mark Twain’s The War Prayer
* Lili Taylor reading
Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken
* Stacy Keach reading Shakespeare
And Many More

O Captain my Captain our fearful trip is done The ship has weathered every wrack, the prize we sought is won. The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring.
