Poetry and Tragedy: The Dead »
Posted By Disembedded 1 year, 2 months ago in Arts & Entertainment"The Dead" is an eloquent poem by Billy Collins, who served as the United States Poet Laureate from 2001-2003. Collins has been called "the nation's official lightning rod for the poetic impulse of Americans." In the wake of 9/11, he was asked to select a piece of his work that he believed had a message for those difficult times. Collins chose “The Dead”, which at first appears to be a seemingly simple allegory for death. While “The Dead” initially comes across as a light poem, its final lines bridge the divide between its humor and much deeper meaning. Further, if you’ve been around long enough for someone you love to have died, you’ll appreciate its sentiment. The animated short film entitled “The Dead” is from the Billy Collins' action poetry series, which he produced for the Sundance Channel. This piece presents Collins' poem and a number of stunning images from the animation. In addition, it includes the remarkable and thought-provoking animated short film, “The Dead.”
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