A poem by Tim Nolan, illustrated and animated by Emma Burghardt, and read by the author. "Old Astronauts" is one of about a dozen animated poems produced by Minneapolis-based Motionpoems.
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worldbeat99 replied on Permalink
Ah poetry video
This was a cool execution. I love the handwritten lines of poetry on screen. I like how only some of the poetry are written on screen.
Nice voice. Good poem and visuals.
PM replied on Permalink
Old Astronauts
Hauntingly and simply wonderful!
Patricia
PM_Poet Writer
IWACjgm replied on Permalink
Old Astronauts
The poem is witty and delightful, but best of all, the poet gives full justice to his
wonderful lines--a great reader!
jusek27 replied on Permalink
This, is awesome. I love it
This, is awesome. I love it when poets can read well.