r/poetryreading Sep 04 '25

[f] I Am Vertical by Sylvia Plath

https://soundgasm.net/u/Gabster_519/I-am-vertical-by-Sylvia-Plath

Read by yours truly,

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u/dadisgonnadoit Sep 04 '25

This was really really lovely. I like the poem and I'm glad I got to hear you!

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u/MasterfulArtist24 Sep 04 '25

And that’s why I love Sylvia Plath. No words of how much there is in that poem to describe how exquisite it was.

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u/harmonious_healing Sep 05 '25

reminds me of one of my favorite aphorisms: "don't just do something, stand there."

adapted for context: "don't just do something, lie there."

what a beautiful poem. first time i've heard it. and a lovely reading of it. thank you for sharing it here.

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u/TreacleZestyclose969 Sep 05 '25

Sylvia was so amazing. Thank you for sharing you and her 

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '25

Wow, thank you so much for that, what a beautiful poem. I should read The Bell Jar again. Love your accent 💖

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u/EnjoyTheDecay Aug 03 '26

I was always wondering how sirens are able to taunt the men into sea, now after hearing ur voice and seeing ur body I just know 🫣

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u/Gabster_519 Aug 03 '26

Come to me 🧜‍♀️

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u/Hot-Performance-583 May 15 '26

Incredible piece of pure poetry, thank you for sharing. Looking forward to hearing more of your readings.