Comments received on poems by Tom Dylan
On Meeting the Poet Laureate
Cheeky Missy said:
Whoa! So much for the lofty title and grandeur, the vaunted position leaves too much wanting at this rate for any previous value to be authenticated. My la! Our own town of Elgin, Illinois yielded to an excellent local poet\'s suggestion they create the post for our city. Only problem is, they refused to give him the position, ever. I was offered it but declined because of that, since I believe he should have received the post. What use is such acclaim if you\'ve no appreciation or value of your audience? Seriously. I suppose that\'s the reason you\'ll only find my work online, excepting one issue of a local arts periodical years ago featuring me and my oeuvre [back in 2017, that is]. What I want the limelight cannot give me. But you could prove me wrong, I suppose. Either way, after such a speel, I do so LOVE this pretty number in tribute to the event. Gorgeously rendered with charming imagery and a subtly haunting poignancy. Thank you so very much for sharing!
June 9th, 2025 08:22
Cheeky Missy said:
Whoa! So much for the lofty title and grandeur, the vaunted position leaves too much wanting at this rate for any previous value to be authenticated. My la! Our own town of Elgin, Illinois yielded to an excellent local poet\'s suggestion they create the post for our city. Only problem is, they refused to give him the position, ever. I was offered it but declined because of that, since I believe he should have received the post. What use is such acclaim if you\'ve no appreciation or value of your audience? Seriously. I suppose that\'s the reason you\'ll only find my work online, excepting one issue of a local arts periodical years ago featuring me and my oeuvre [back in 2017, that is]. What I want the limelight cannot give me. But you could prove me wrong, I suppose. Either way, after such a speel, I do so LOVE this pretty number in tribute to the event. Gorgeously rendered with charming imagery and a subtly haunting poignancy. Thank you so very much for sharing!
June 9th, 2025 08:22
The Return of Mrs Muse
Reynaldo Casison said:
Nice one Tom
Poignant with mutual rhythms
June 9th, 2025 06:34
Reynaldo Casison said:
Nice one Tom
Poignant with mutual rhythms
June 9th, 2025 06:34
Big Bank Holiday
NafisaSB said:
Trust nature to be a spoilsport but it’s a plus for the poet and the reader- they get to see one more gem
June 6th, 2025 12:12
NafisaSB said:
Trust nature to be a spoilsport but it’s a plus for the poet and the reader- they get to see one more gem
June 6th, 2025 12:12
Big Bank Holiday
RSM0812 said:
I love the imagery at the end
A writer in solitude reaching for a pen writing like the rain.
June 1st, 2025 23:47
RSM0812 said:
I love the imagery at the end
A writer in solitude reaching for a pen writing like the rain.
June 1st, 2025 23:47
Big Bank Holiday
Kevin Hulme said:
British Bank Holidays in a Nutshell. Nice one.
May 29th, 2025 19:42
Kevin Hulme said:
British Bank Holidays in a Nutshell. Nice one.
May 29th, 2025 19:42
Big Bank Holiday
Cheeky Missy said:
Perfection! There\'s an irresistible tongue-in-cheek quality to this pretty number delineating a charming holiday planned ending up on its nose. How beautifully rendered with excellent good humor, lovely imagery and a teasing poignancy. Thank you for sharing. I love it.
May 29th, 2025 09:24
Cheeky Missy said:
Perfection! There\'s an irresistible tongue-in-cheek quality to this pretty number delineating a charming holiday planned ending up on its nose. How beautifully rendered with excellent good humor, lovely imagery and a teasing poignancy. Thank you for sharing. I love it.
May 29th, 2025 09:24
Big Bank Holiday
Doggerel Dave said:
Atmospheric conditions can play havoc with one\'s schedule, can it not, Tom?
An entertaining read I can relate to, as recently for me every other day feels like Bank Holiday Monday in the Old Country.
Thanks for the write.
May 29th, 2025 08:53
Doggerel Dave said:
Atmospheric conditions can play havoc with one\'s schedule, can it not, Tom?
An entertaining read I can relate to, as recently for me every other day feels like Bank Holiday Monday in the Old Country.
Thanks for the write.
May 29th, 2025 08:53
Big Bank Holiday
Poetic Licence said:
Just another normal bank holiday, enjoyed the read
May 29th, 2025 06:27
Poetic Licence said:
Just another normal bank holiday, enjoyed the read
May 29th, 2025 06:27
Big Bank Holiday
sorenbarrett said:
You would think that nature would have more consideration than to rain on a holiday. Loved the poem it seemed such an expected and normal thing. Well written.
May 29th, 2025 04:03
sorenbarrett said:
You would think that nature would have more consideration than to rain on a holiday. Loved the poem it seemed such an expected and normal thing. Well written.
May 29th, 2025 04:03
Thank you and goodnight
NafisaSB said:
good message - all the best -give them your all
May 28th, 2025 01:42
NafisaSB said:
good message - all the best -give them your all
May 28th, 2025 01:42
Thank you and goodnight
NafisaSB said:
sure hope you charmed them all with your verse - and if not yet done, here\'s wishing you all the best
May 23rd, 2025 03:59
NafisaSB said:
sure hope you charmed them all with your verse - and if not yet done, here\'s wishing you all the best
May 23rd, 2025 03:59
Thank you and goodnight
Goldfinch60 said:
Sorry I won\'t be able to make it Tom, thank you for your words though. LOL
Andy
May 23rd, 2025 00:58
Goldfinch60 said:
Sorry I won\'t be able to make it Tom, thank you for your words though. LOL
Andy
May 23rd, 2025 00:58
Thank you and goodnight
Cheeky Missy said:
Wow. Gorgeous! There\'s a disarming simplicity mingling with the pretty rhyming and a rhythm which should garner you applause on that night. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing!
May 22nd, 2025 08:44
Cheeky Missy said:
Wow. Gorgeous! There\'s a disarming simplicity mingling with the pretty rhyming and a rhythm which should garner you applause on that night. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing!
May 22nd, 2025 08:44
Thank you and goodnight
Poetic Licence said:
Lovely write should hit the spot, hope it goes well, enjoyed the read
May 22nd, 2025 08:44
Poetic Licence said:
Lovely write should hit the spot, hope it goes well, enjoyed the read
May 22nd, 2025 08:44
Thank you and goodnight
Doggerel Dave said:
Somehow there I\'m assured it will be a great success, Tom. Best wishes.
May 22nd, 2025 07:50
Doggerel Dave said:
Somehow there I\'m assured it will be a great success, Tom. Best wishes.
May 22nd, 2025 07:50
Thank you and goodnight
arqios said:
It would be so much fun to attend such a gathering, at least once!🕊️🙏🏻
May 22nd, 2025 05:33
arqios said:
It would be so much fun to attend such a gathering, at least once!🕊️🙏🏻
May 22nd, 2025 05:33
Thank you and goodnight
sorenbarrett said:
Appropriate, well thought out, all in rhyme. Think that it will work out just fine.
May 22nd, 2025 05:02
sorenbarrett said:
Appropriate, well thought out, all in rhyme. Think that it will work out just fine.
May 22nd, 2025 05:02
Under Pressure
Goldfinch60 said:
Well these words are fine Tom, just keep writing them.
Andy
May 20th, 2025 01:23
Goldfinch60 said:
Well these words are fine Tom, just keep writing them.
Andy
May 20th, 2025 01:23
The Return of Mrs Muse
NafisaSB said:
i hope she complies and throws away the binbags, and never leaves you - but stays with you forever
May 20th, 2025 01:09
NafisaSB said:
i hope she complies and throws away the binbags, and never leaves you - but stays with you forever
May 20th, 2025 01:09
Under Pressure
Mutley Ravishes said:
These days I see writer\'s block as a time of fermentation, not a block. Is anything truly original? Does it need to be?
The ending cracked me up! Great write, Tom.
May 19th, 2025 19:39
Mutley Ravishes said:
These days I see writer\'s block as a time of fermentation, not a block. Is anything truly original? Does it need to be?
The ending cracked me up! Great write, Tom.
May 19th, 2025 19:39
Under Pressure
orchidee said:
I\'m gonna sing that song. Argh! Put earplugs in. LOL.
May 19th, 2025 09:21
orchidee said:
I\'m gonna sing that song. Argh! Put earplugs in. LOL.
May 19th, 2025 09:21
Under Pressure
Cheeky Missy said:
We\'ve apparently reached the age where the ancient poets opined they missed childhood, and I\'m missing my parents and home more than anything nowadays. Delightfully rendered with excellent imagery and a charming, haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing. Me likes.
May 19th, 2025 09:05
Cheeky Missy said:
We\'ve apparently reached the age where the ancient poets opined they missed childhood, and I\'m missing my parents and home more than anything nowadays. Delightfully rendered with excellent imagery and a charming, haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing. Me likes.
May 19th, 2025 09:05
Under Pressure
sorenbarrett said:
Writers block so identifiable to anyone that writes. A fun read that also makes sense. Oh by the way titles are often the hardest part of the poem. Loved it
May 19th, 2025 08:37
sorenbarrett said:
Writers block so identifiable to anyone that writes. A fun read that also makes sense. Oh by the way titles are often the hardest part of the poem. Loved it
May 19th, 2025 08:37
Under Pressure
Thomas W Case said:
Powerful work. Love the angst and symbolic nature of the writer\'s plight.
May 19th, 2025 08:33
Thomas W Case said:
Powerful work. Love the angst and symbolic nature of the writer\'s plight.
May 19th, 2025 08:33
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