Comments received on poems by Tony Grannell
Raging Sea
sorenbarrett said:
Tony I have to count myself a fan of yours. Another masterful poem. It rhyme and meter carry one on as waves and the pairing of the sea with the human thought and emotions of the narrator are so well done. I must say mastering one\'s feelings is as hard as mastering the sea itself and the likeness is very well matched. Self forgiveness and self control require a good deal of seamanship. Very nice Tony another Fave
July 9th, 2025 20:04
sorenbarrett said:
Tony I have to count myself a fan of yours. Another masterful poem. It rhyme and meter carry one on as waves and the pairing of the sea with the human thought and emotions of the narrator are so well done. I must say mastering one\'s feelings is as hard as mastering the sea itself and the likeness is very well matched. Self forgiveness and self control require a good deal of seamanship. Very nice Tony another Fave
July 9th, 2025 20:04
Raging Sea
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tony…this is thunderous, confessional, and masterfully carved. 🌊 That sea isn’t just setting—it’s soul. The crashing rhythm, the raw plea for mercy, the storm as mirror...you, my dear friend, brought the divine reckoning right to the shore. “To lick the salts from my own faults”—that line\'s echoing in my head in all the right ways. Well done! Very powerful!. 🌹👏
July 9th, 2025 19:51
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tony…this is thunderous, confessional, and masterfully carved. 🌊 That sea isn’t just setting—it’s soul. The crashing rhythm, the raw plea for mercy, the storm as mirror...you, my dear friend, brought the divine reckoning right to the shore. “To lick the salts from my own faults”—that line\'s echoing in my head in all the right ways. Well done! Very powerful!. 🌹👏
July 9th, 2025 19:51
Raging Sea
David Wakeling said:
This is an amazing poem. Dare I use the word \"masterpiece\"? The cadence and rhythm is impeccable. The rhyme is perfect. The theme of existentialism and the doubting mind. Who is Master God, the Sea or the self. Who is at fault if we are rocked around by the sea of reality. I really enjoyed reading this great work. Well done
July 9th, 2025 19:21
David Wakeling said:
This is an amazing poem. Dare I use the word \"masterpiece\"? The cadence and rhythm is impeccable. The rhyme is perfect. The theme of existentialism and the doubting mind. Who is Master God, the Sea or the self. Who is at fault if we are rocked around by the sea of reality. I really enjoyed reading this great work. Well done
July 9th, 2025 19:21
If I Could Be a Poem With You
Tony Grannell said:
Thank you ever so much, kind of you indeed.
You are in food spirits, I trust,
Tony.
July 9th, 2025 08:53
Tony Grannell said:
Thank you ever so much, kind of you indeed.
You are in food spirits, I trust,
Tony.
July 9th, 2025 08:53
The Crystal Glass
Tristan Robert Lange said:
A wonderful write, Tony. The flow and the rhyming, just lovely. You have a way of weaving words together that makes it seem so easy and natural, yet the craft behind all your work is eternally evident. You are a master poet, my friend and I am honored to know and be reading you. 🌹👏
June 17th, 2025 07:47
Tristan Robert Lange said:
A wonderful write, Tony. The flow and the rhyming, just lovely. You have a way of weaving words together that makes it seem so easy and natural, yet the craft behind all your work is eternally evident. You are a master poet, my friend and I am honored to know and be reading you. 🌹👏
June 17th, 2025 07:47
The Crystal Glass
Poetic Licence said:
A somber and pensive write but accompanied with a glass of whiskey and a cigar, that makes the words flow easier, some wonderful lines and l loved this write, thank you
June 17th, 2025 04:59
Poetic Licence said:
A somber and pensive write but accompanied with a glass of whiskey and a cigar, that makes the words flow easier, some wonderful lines and l loved this write, thank you
June 17th, 2025 04:59
The Crystal Glass
sorenbarrett said:
Tony this poem sets the mood with some marvelous lines (The early spring still timbers need to argue with the flames;) as well as (My library stands, timbered strength, her authors bound in age, and there they rest, the words of giants, the tombstones of the sage.) Some great lines I wish I had thought of.. The mood is mellow and pensive and most enjoyed. Another fave for a brilliant pen.
June 17th, 2025 03:45
sorenbarrett said:
Tony this poem sets the mood with some marvelous lines (The early spring still timbers need to argue with the flames;) as well as (My library stands, timbered strength, her authors bound in age, and there they rest, the words of giants, the tombstones of the sage.) Some great lines I wish I had thought of.. The mood is mellow and pensive and most enjoyed. Another fave for a brilliant pen.
June 17th, 2025 03:45
If I Could Be a Poem With You
NafisaSB said:
a beautiful poem written straight from the heart - enjoyed the read
June 17th, 2025 00:32
NafisaSB said:
a beautiful poem written straight from the heart - enjoyed the read
June 17th, 2025 00:32
The Crystal Glass
arqios said:
Great to witness beauty in these moments. The world moves forward, but that doesn’t mean what came before is lost. We are shaped by our experiences, and the calm of understanding them is its own kind of wisdom. Cherish what has been, embrace what comes next, and know that even in stillness, there is meaning. Awesome share 🙏🏻🕊️
June 16th, 2025 20:44
arqios said:
Great to witness beauty in these moments. The world moves forward, but that doesn’t mean what came before is lost. We are shaped by our experiences, and the calm of understanding them is its own kind of wisdom. Cherish what has been, embrace what comes next, and know that even in stillness, there is meaning. Awesome share 🙏🏻🕊️
June 16th, 2025 20:44
Weeds
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Another fave from one of my favorite poets. You have a way of mesmerizing the reader with magic, my friend. Wonderful job, Tony! 🌹👏
June 15th, 2025 19:53
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Another fave from one of my favorite poets. You have a way of mesmerizing the reader with magic, my friend. Wonderful job, Tony! 🌹👏
June 15th, 2025 19:53
Weeds
Doggerel Dave said:
I feel weeds are only weeds if they are so defined as such. Perhaps the vegetation grew more lustrous where he was.
The poem however satisfyingly complete, Tony.
June 15th, 2025 17:14
Doggerel Dave said:
I feel weeds are only weeds if they are so defined as such. Perhaps the vegetation grew more lustrous where he was.
The poem however satisfyingly complete, Tony.
June 15th, 2025 17:14
Weeds
John Prophet said:
Down through the eons the story of so many. Well said.
June 15th, 2025 15:46
John Prophet said:
Down through the eons the story of so many. Well said.
June 15th, 2025 15:46
Weeds
Poetic Licence said:
A hard life of toil and graft working the soil and keeping the weeds at bay, only then in passing to have the weeds take back over, as he lay there and has been slowly forgotten, really enjoyed the read
June 15th, 2025 12:57
Poetic Licence said:
A hard life of toil and graft working the soil and keeping the weeds at bay, only then in passing to have the weeds take back over, as he lay there and has been slowly forgotten, really enjoyed the read
June 15th, 2025 12:57
Weeds
sorenbarrett said:
The mood cast by this poem blows over my emotions like a prairie wind. So much unsaid yet felt in this composition. I feel that I have been there, believe it or not I have a scythe and use a sickle quite often so I guess I am old school. Sorry can\'t help the ramble this poem feels so real and yet the feeling is so impactful and carries so much weight. With time we are all forgotten. Another fave Tony
June 15th, 2025 12:48
sorenbarrett said:
The mood cast by this poem blows over my emotions like a prairie wind. So much unsaid yet felt in this composition. I feel that I have been there, believe it or not I have a scythe and use a sickle quite often so I guess I am old school. Sorry can\'t help the ramble this poem feels so real and yet the feeling is so impactful and carries so much weight. With time we are all forgotten. Another fave Tony
June 15th, 2025 12:48
Weeds
arqios said:
Wow, stunning tale! Tony🤩🙏🏻🕊I once long ago made an extra buck by off siding as a lawn mowing lackey. (Shivers)
June 15th, 2025 12:38
arqios said:
Wow, stunning tale! Tony🤩🙏🏻🕊I once long ago made an extra buck by off siding as a lawn mowing lackey. (Shivers)
June 15th, 2025 12:38
Mountain Men
Poetic Licence said:
A beautiful write of the reality of how life was in the mountains, it was a man\'s world, wonderfully written and very enjoyable read
June 15th, 2025 02:22
Poetic Licence said:
A beautiful write of the reality of how life was in the mountains, it was a man\'s world, wonderfully written and very enjoyable read
June 15th, 2025 02:22
Mountain Men
David Wakeling said:
Let the wolves howl indeed. A detailed description of the good old days of tough men and cold weather. The cadence is remarkable. It reminds me of Australia\'s greatest poet Banjo Paterson. This poem is an excellent read.I enjoyed.It took me to a interesting world.
June 14th, 2025 19:37
David Wakeling said:
Let the wolves howl indeed. A detailed description of the good old days of tough men and cold weather. The cadence is remarkable. It reminds me of Australia\'s greatest poet Banjo Paterson. This poem is an excellent read.I enjoyed.It took me to a interesting world.
June 14th, 2025 19:37
Mountain Men
Doggerel Dave said:
Would you be very much offended if I opted out of a trip to your mountains? I\'m sure the journey would be lively and full of colour, but I\'ve decided to take up an offer of a special two week sojourn at a spa and meditation resort instead. Next time perhaps..........
Great stuff - very much enjoyed.
June 14th, 2025 17:56
Doggerel Dave said:
Would you be very much offended if I opted out of a trip to your mountains? I\'m sure the journey would be lively and full of colour, but I\'ve decided to take up an offer of a special two week sojourn at a spa and meditation resort instead. Next time perhaps..........
Great stuff - very much enjoyed.
June 14th, 2025 17:56
Mountain Men
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow! An instant fave! This one grabs right from the go and sweeps you away! Wonderful job! 🌹👏
June 14th, 2025 17:26
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow! An instant fave! This one grabs right from the go and sweeps you away! Wonderful job! 🌹👏
June 14th, 2025 17:26
Mountain Men
arqios said:
How beautiful language flows, carrying with it meaning and feeling. 🕊🙏🏻
June 14th, 2025 17:01
arqios said:
How beautiful language flows, carrying with it meaning and feeling. 🕊🙏🏻
June 14th, 2025 17:01
Mountain Men
sorenbarrett said:
I was a great fan of Robert Service and memorized many of his poems, this gives that feel. Rough and rugged it speaks of the mountains and the life I love. It\'s rhythm and rhyme are just to my liken\' A definite fave makes me homesick.
June 14th, 2025 15:48
sorenbarrett said:
I was a great fan of Robert Service and memorized many of his poems, this gives that feel. Rough and rugged it speaks of the mountains and the life I love. It\'s rhythm and rhyme are just to my liken\' A definite fave makes me homesick.
June 14th, 2025 15:48
If I Could Be a Poem With You
Tristan Robert Lange said:
What a beautiful poem that had me from the title on! I love the title, in fact. And the poem, perfection imho. How each life is a poem and how we can make beautiful music when two poems are put together! Wonderful, wonderful write, my friend! 👏🌹
June 14th, 2025 08:08
Tristan Robert Lange said:
What a beautiful poem that had me from the title on! I love the title, in fact. And the poem, perfection imho. How each life is a poem and how we can make beautiful music when two poems are put together! Wonderful, wonderful write, my friend! 👏🌹
June 14th, 2025 08:08
If I Could Be a Poem With You
arqios said:
Ah, many thanks Tony; a rousing poem that picked me up for a jaunt to the good old poetry pub! 🙏🏻🕊
June 13th, 2025 19:46
arqios said:
Ah, many thanks Tony; a rousing poem that picked me up for a jaunt to the good old poetry pub! 🙏🏻🕊
June 13th, 2025 19:46
If I Could Be a Poem With You
David Wakeling said:
A great poem about wishing to share the joy of poetry and the surviving the day and he night. A very well constructed poem. I like the rhyme and the cadence. Wonderful
June 13th, 2025 18:32
David Wakeling said:
A great poem about wishing to share the joy of poetry and the surviving the day and he night. A very well constructed poem. I like the rhyme and the cadence. Wonderful
June 13th, 2025 18:32
If I Could Be a Poem With You
sorenbarrett said:
A most identifiable poem with such wonderful wording. The poem seems a strong commitment to poetry. A fave
June 13th, 2025 14:17
sorenbarrett said:
A most identifiable poem with such wonderful wording. The poem seems a strong commitment to poetry. A fave
June 13th, 2025 14:17
If I Could Be a Poem With You
Lorenz said:
Poetry is a story with simple words for all !
June 13th, 2025 13:33
Lorenz said:
Poetry is a story with simple words for all !
June 13th, 2025 13:33
Revolutions
Poetic Licence said:
A wonderfully written and entertaining read, which is very applicable to some of today\'s leaders, very enjoyable read
June 12th, 2025 00:15
Poetic Licence said:
A wonderfully written and entertaining read, which is very applicable to some of today\'s leaders, very enjoyable read
June 12th, 2025 00:15
Revolutions
sorenbarrett said:
Tony your poems always have that meter that give a poem a sense of a tale. The rhyme is very nice and the language fits the setting while the story itself is always entertaining and poignant. I took this poem to apply to not only the epoch of the tale but to the present as well and present rulers unnamed. Loved it and a fave
June 11th, 2025 21:40
sorenbarrett said:
Tony your poems always have that meter that give a poem a sense of a tale. The rhyme is very nice and the language fits the setting while the story itself is always entertaining and poignant. I took this poem to apply to not only the epoch of the tale but to the present as well and present rulers unnamed. Loved it and a fave
June 11th, 2025 21:40
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