Poetry Reading
From Olympus to Athos - An Afternoon to Remember
The emotional impact and satisfaction of having read a well-written poem are enough
to leave a permanent mark on any reader. People have read poetry to get an ample
dose of both for centuries upon centuries. It is quite a different thing, however,
to experience both by listening. The whole experience is that much more precious
when the words are delivered by the one who crafted them. It is an effect one is
largely unprepared for. There is no comfortable barrier of distance, time, death
to the to weaken the surge of emotions one feels as gently written and spoken words
land carefully within the ear.
It was a privledge to be present. It was an honor - a difficult one - to have been
asked to read, under the careful and caring watch of the poet, who trusted me and
others like me to deliver a few of his verses to which he could undoubtedly have given
more air.
For more information on the collected poems and how to obtain one of the few remaining
copies, please contact us at ichs@stockton.edu.