Langston Hughes "The Weary Blues"

What an incredible video.  Hearing Langston Hughes' words set to this wonderful blues music was incredible.  Seeing an icon such as Cab Calloway and listening to "The Weary Blues" describing him puts you back in the 1920's in Harlem.  Just listening to this puts you in such a calm mood.  Langston Hughes paints such a clear picture of what he was seeing on Lexington Avenue.  I think I am going to watch as much Cab Calloway as I can on YouTube.  So far the Harlem Renaissance is my favorite poetry.  I love the blues!!!

Christopher Walken's version of The Raven

The Raven

I prefer Christopher Walken's version of "The Raven" rather than James Earl Jones.  Christopher Walken keeps us on our toes and if you are a Chritopher Walken fan it is entertaining picturing him recite this poem.



The Simpsons version is awesome.  It adds just the right amount of humor.

Amy's Eng. 265 poetry: Emily Dickinson Video

Amy's Eng. 265 poetry: Emily Dickinson Video: "I truly enjoyed this humerous, but brief biography about Emily Dickinson. I would have loved to have seen more."