Dame Judi Dench channels Gielgud in her recitation of Housman's “Loveliest of Trees.”

Dame Judi Dench brings to life A. E. Housman's “Loveliest of Trees,” echoing the tender recital once shared with her by Sir John Gielgud in her youth.

[@MichaelCWBell]

Beautifully delivered. Articulate. And what a poem for life’s joys, to witness the seasonal reality of which our children’s children will feel the very same. Some will be lucky enough to experience snow each year.

[@CavettRobert]

Thank you for sharing your thoughtful reflections on the video recitation of "Loveliest of Trees" by Dame Judi Dench. Your words beautifully capture the essence of Housman's timeless verse and its celebration of nature's enduring cycles.
You eloquently expressed how this poem transcends time, evoking the same sense of wonder and joy in witnessing the seasonal blossoming that our children's children will experience. The imagery of witnessing snow each year amidst spring renewal is particularly evocative.
I'm grateful for your appreciation of this literary gem and the depth of feeling it has evoked. Responses like yours remind us of poetry’s enduring power to touch our souls and remind us of the beauty that surrounds us.