Been wanting to record a version of "Song of Myself" for a while. I lack the stamina to read the whole thing in its entirety, though I really want to. For now, this is the first six parts of the 1855 version of Song of Myself. Thank you for listening!

Opening to Song of Myself

One of my favorite Walt Whitman poems. I made a few small mistakes, but overall I hope it's enjoyable. Thank you for listening to the words of Whitman.

Crossing Brooklyn Ferry

The title is rough latin for "The Goddess Of Light Has Relinquished the Earth."

Unlike my earlier recordings, this is a poem I wrote. It means a lot to me. Thank you for listening.

Dea Lucis Reliquit Terrae

Another poem from my latest collection, "Woe to the Non Renewable." I hope that some day soon I will be able to publish it. It is also my hope that these recordings will push me to completing it for good, allowing me to move on to the next big project.

Excess Story

Found a Buddy Wakefield poem that I really wanted to read. I don't think I quite did it justice, but it was really fun. Hope you enjoy it.

In Landscape

As I think about the news today, this poem by Dylan Thomas gives me courage. 

With a clouded and heavy heart, my thoughts and hurts are with the friends and families of the deceased... they are also with the rest of America, nauseous from the acceleration of our ability to cope with tragedy. It will not do to let the "unicorn evils" run us through... those who insist on labeling this tragedy either an act of terror or a hate crime know in their hearts that it is both... a man let hatred fester in his heart... and collectively, there is a lot of work to be done... to communicate, to listen, to be cautious, and measured, and strong. In a world where the deaths mount and cynicism cross-pollinates with fear, it is a small encouragement that we are still, somehow, able to feel. 

"Though lovers be lost love shall not;
And death shall have no dominion."
-Dylan Thomas

Kaleb Worst

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