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Video Poem "Forgetfulness" by Billy Collins

US Poet Laureate Billy Collins reads his poem "Forgetfulness". It's perfect for download to video iPod. This is one of the coolest video poems I've seen. See poetry in an entirely new and incredible way. Check it out, kids! :-) (It's worth the wait as it buffers. Push "play", then do something else for 20 minutes or so, and when you return, it will be buffered! You know the drill. :-) If you like this one, you might also like another animated poem by Billy Collins called "The Dead". You can access it here.

Video Poetry

Video poetry mixes words, images and sound into a unified work of art. If the image dominates, the captions or voice-over enhances the course of the moving image, reinforces it, and gives it “punch”. The music, of course, corresponds with the tone of the piece. Festivals in Chicago and San Francisco feature video poetry as a major element.  There are some great resources and links at San Diego State University. Read below the fold for some useful tips in making your video poem.