Comments received on poems by Tony Grannell
The Blaskets
sorenbarrett said:
Your words roll like the waves and I as as Ismael am drawn to the shore. I as Melville would dive deep following the shite whale. Another lovely write that flows with mastery and elegance. I have to say I love your poems and as all nature\'s creations would rather let them live as they are than dissect them into nonliving pieces on the examining table. A fave
May 12th, 2025 06:16
sorenbarrett said:
Your words roll like the waves and I as as Ismael am drawn to the shore. I as Melville would dive deep following the shite whale. Another lovely write that flows with mastery and elegance. I have to say I love your poems and as all nature\'s creations would rather let them live as they are than dissect them into nonliving pieces on the examining table. A fave
May 12th, 2025 06:16
The Tennessee Volunteers
John Prophet said:
You’re a very skilled writer.
Well done.
John
May 11th, 2025 21:23
John Prophet said:
You’re a very skilled writer.
Well done.
John
May 11th, 2025 21:23
The Tennessee Volunteers
David Wakeling said:
This is a masterpiece both as a poem and a song.I could here the banjo playing.Well done mi amigo
May 11th, 2025 18:28
David Wakeling said:
This is a masterpiece both as a poem and a song.I could here the banjo playing.Well done mi amigo
May 11th, 2025 18:28
The Tennessee Volunteers
Cheeky Missy said:
Since you culled weeping in silence, I had nothing left to say. Gorgeous and so excellently rendered with delicious rhythm and a rollicking rhythm at that, exquisite imagery and a poignancy so deep and hard-hitting, who wouldn\'t weep? Thank you very much for sharing.
May 11th, 2025 18:02
Cheeky Missy said:
Since you culled weeping in silence, I had nothing left to say. Gorgeous and so excellently rendered with delicious rhythm and a rollicking rhythm at that, exquisite imagery and a poignancy so deep and hard-hitting, who wouldn\'t weep? Thank you very much for sharing.
May 11th, 2025 18:02
The Tennessee Volunteers
Poetic Licence said:
Powerful and touching write over the stupidity of war and what is lost as a consequence of man\'s stupidity, beautifully crafted, really enjoyed the read
May 11th, 2025 10:16
Poetic Licence said:
Powerful and touching write over the stupidity of war and what is lost as a consequence of man\'s stupidity, beautifully crafted, really enjoyed the read
May 11th, 2025 10:16
The Tennessee Volunteers
sorenbarrett said:
Another poem that touches deep. My great-grandfather was from Tennessee and fought under Stonewall Jackson in the Civil War. Beyond this the poem itself is so well composed with repeating refrains that grow and change throughout it. Such good rhyme and flow It is so powerful and speaks to the meaninglessness of war and what is lost. After the war when asked what he thought of the war he said ( It all was a bunch of foolishness)
May 11th, 2025 09:28
sorenbarrett said:
Another poem that touches deep. My great-grandfather was from Tennessee and fought under Stonewall Jackson in the Civil War. Beyond this the poem itself is so well composed with repeating refrains that grow and change throughout it. Such good rhyme and flow It is so powerful and speaks to the meaninglessness of war and what is lost. After the war when asked what he thought of the war he said ( It all was a bunch of foolishness)
May 11th, 2025 09:28
Skimming Stones
Cheeky Missy said:
There\'s a haunting thread of bitter truth woven from the first lines to the final where death is the more effective, except it cannot be. That futile strife attempting resistance flexes itself to lie back down like an obedient cur. As if you make the argument and resolve it, how neatly too, tis done. Excellently rendered with gorgeous imagery and a frustrating poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
May 11th, 2025 08:28
Cheeky Missy said:
There\'s a haunting thread of bitter truth woven from the first lines to the final where death is the more effective, except it cannot be. That futile strife attempting resistance flexes itself to lie back down like an obedient cur. As if you make the argument and resolve it, how neatly too, tis done. Excellently rendered with gorgeous imagery and a frustrating poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
May 11th, 2025 08:28
Whiskey Hearts
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Honest. This poem is a journey through life and, as always Tony, you\'ve written this fantastically well. 👏🌹
May 10th, 2025 15:39
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Honest. This poem is a journey through life and, as always Tony, you\'ve written this fantastically well. 👏🌹
May 10th, 2025 15:39
Whiskey Hearts
Poetic Licence said:
A beautifully crafted write taken through the journey of ones life with honesty, then it touches on something I have always said, when we see those people drunk in the streets, standing round burning drums, sleeping on the street, society is to quick to judge them, without knowing how or why they ended up there, loved the read
May 10th, 2025 10:50
Poetic Licence said:
A beautifully crafted write taken through the journey of ones life with honesty, then it touches on something I have always said, when we see those people drunk in the streets, standing round burning drums, sleeping on the street, society is to quick to judge them, without knowing how or why they ended up there, loved the read
May 10th, 2025 10:50
Whiskey Hearts
sorenbarrett said:
Another wonderful poem of life from the underside and its upside. It took me on a journey and reminded me of childhood days hitchhiking and riding boxcars. It smokes with the energy of humanity. A fave
May 10th, 2025 09:53
sorenbarrett said:
Another wonderful poem of life from the underside and its upside. It took me on a journey and reminded me of childhood days hitchhiking and riding boxcars. It smokes with the energy of humanity. A fave
May 10th, 2025 09:53
Of Friends and Porter
Poetic Licence said:
A beautiful write that flows so smoothly, pleasure to read
May 10th, 2025 02:15
Poetic Licence said:
A beautiful write that flows so smoothly, pleasure to read
May 10th, 2025 02:15
Of Friends and Porter
Doggerel Dave said:
I cannot add to Tristan\'s and Soren\'s comments above, so - Bottoms up! (I feel half stewed already on the strength of your write!)
May 9th, 2025 16:50
Doggerel Dave said:
I cannot add to Tristan\'s and Soren\'s comments above, so - Bottoms up! (I feel half stewed already on the strength of your write!)
May 9th, 2025 16:50
Of Friends and Porter
sorenbarrett said:
Tony poem by poem you are convincing me not that you are a great poet but consistently great and that is hard to do. Even the greats have some offerings that are not that inspirational but yours have a consistency to them that is amazing. Loved this poem it put me right there and I have been there before. I think what sets your poems apart is the cadence and meter of your poems, not to diminish the rhyme and imagery that are outstanding. Congratulations on a wonderful poem. So glad you are here.
May 9th, 2025 12:52
sorenbarrett said:
Tony poem by poem you are convincing me not that you are a great poet but consistently great and that is hard to do. Even the greats have some offerings that are not that inspirational but yours have a consistency to them that is amazing. Loved this poem it put me right there and I have been there before. I think what sets your poems apart is the cadence and meter of your poems, not to diminish the rhyme and imagery that are outstanding. Congratulations on a wonderful poem. So glad you are here.
May 9th, 2025 12:52
Of Friends and Porter
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow! This is what I call a Pint o\' Poetry, my friend! Damn, this went down like a smooth, sweet porter: frothy, full-bodied, and it was as nostalgic as a worn pub stool by the fire. It captures the Irish storytelling tradition in rhythm, dialect, and camaraderie. Wonderful, wonderful poem. A must fave for me, Tony! Well done, my friend. Cheers! ☘️🌹👏🎩
May 9th, 2025 12:29
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow! This is what I call a Pint o\' Poetry, my friend! Damn, this went down like a smooth, sweet porter: frothy, full-bodied, and it was as nostalgic as a worn pub stool by the fire. It captures the Irish storytelling tradition in rhythm, dialect, and camaraderie. Wonderful, wonderful poem. A must fave for me, Tony! Well done, my friend. Cheers! ☘️🌹👏🎩
May 9th, 2025 12:29
Skimming Stones
Poetic Licence said:
A lot to learn from your writings, they are wonderful constructed and written enjoyed the read
May 7th, 2025 08:36
Poetic Licence said:
A lot to learn from your writings, they are wonderful constructed and written enjoyed the read
May 7th, 2025 08:36
Dump Nymphs
Poetic Licence said:
A wonderful piece of writing again, cleverly crafted and enjoyable to read
May 7th, 2025 08:33
Poetic Licence said:
A wonderful piece of writing again, cleverly crafted and enjoyable to read
May 7th, 2025 08:33
Dump Nymphs
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Oh my, dearest Tony! This is another brilliant work. I am, forever, a fan! Bravo! 🌹👏
May 5th, 2025 18:44
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Oh my, dearest Tony! This is another brilliant work. I am, forever, a fan! Bravo! 🌹👏
May 5th, 2025 18:44
Dump Nymphs
sorenbarrett said:
I must say that I look forward to your poems so as to glean a bit of knowledge about writing from them. They are always so well written. This poem using the triple repetition with rhyme in each line. Truly masterfully written it is again an instant fave.
May 5th, 2025 18:03
sorenbarrett said:
I must say that I look forward to your poems so as to glean a bit of knowledge about writing from them. They are always so well written. This poem using the triple repetition with rhyme in each line. Truly masterfully written it is again an instant fave.
May 5th, 2025 18:03
Dump Nymphs
Cheeky Missy said:
Hmm. To think I was apparently a foolish child gaily searching the junk yard for treasures, sincerely believing in the same, urging my mother to accept my findings. And the souls trapped in that cycle, unable to extricate themselves nor find a foothold on dry ground, are the nymphs of the dump, eh? Your gorgeous ability with rhyme and rhythm enchant, whatever you proffer well-nigh delectable thereby. Beautifully rendered and fascinating, with excellent imagery and a damning poignancy, thank you for sharing.
May 5th, 2025 17:54
Cheeky Missy said:
Hmm. To think I was apparently a foolish child gaily searching the junk yard for treasures, sincerely believing in the same, urging my mother to accept my findings. And the souls trapped in that cycle, unable to extricate themselves nor find a foothold on dry ground, are the nymphs of the dump, eh? Your gorgeous ability with rhyme and rhythm enchant, whatever you proffer well-nigh delectable thereby. Beautifully rendered and fascinating, with excellent imagery and a damning poignancy, thank you for sharing.
May 5th, 2025 17:54
Skimming Stones
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tony, you are a master with your words, your rhyming, your meter, and the emotions you so eloquently pen down. A great poem, that is what this is. Well done, my friend. 🌹👏 Faved.
May 2nd, 2025 10:49
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tony, you are a master with your words, your rhyming, your meter, and the emotions you so eloquently pen down. A great poem, that is what this is. Well done, my friend. 🌹👏 Faved.
May 2nd, 2025 10:49
Skimming Stones
sorenbarrett said:
Tony you have done it again. Such classic beauty of meter and wording set in nature\'s metaphor so identifiable with power that evokes deep emotions from the chest of the reader. This is a definite fave. You are rapidly becoming one of my favorite poets. They say that a good measure of a poems worth is how much it is envied and this one counts
May 2nd, 2025 05:03
sorenbarrett said:
Tony you have done it again. Such classic beauty of meter and wording set in nature\'s metaphor so identifiable with power that evokes deep emotions from the chest of the reader. This is a definite fave. You are rapidly becoming one of my favorite poets. They say that a good measure of a poems worth is how much it is envied and this one counts
May 2nd, 2025 05:03
A Rustling
Doggerel Dave said:
Just so - storms everywhere, and now a very real one here.
May 1st, 2025 22:08
Doggerel Dave said:
Just so - storms everywhere, and now a very real one here.
May 1st, 2025 22:08
A Rustling
David Wakeling said:
Wow I am amazed by the elegant construction here.The poem capture the rising of a tempest.Wonderful metaphors here.Enjoyable
May 1st, 2025 17:33
David Wakeling said:
Wow I am amazed by the elegant construction here.The poem capture the rising of a tempest.Wonderful metaphors here.Enjoyable
May 1st, 2025 17:33
A Rustling
sorenbarrett said:
A most moving write with great images and good rhyme.
May 1st, 2025 13:15
sorenbarrett said:
A most moving write with great images and good rhyme.
May 1st, 2025 13:15
Enough\'s Enough
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Flows wonderfully, and the rhyme scheme certainly adds to that. I could smell that Davidoff. Great job, my friend. 🌹👏
April 29th, 2025 19:11
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Flows wonderfully, and the rhyme scheme certainly adds to that. I could smell that Davidoff. Great job, my friend. 🌹👏
April 29th, 2025 19:11
Enough\'s Enough
sorenbarrett said:
As all great stories and poems are set an image a tale set in such normal circumstances to be tumbled by linkage to an ending metaphor. Lovely
April 29th, 2025 06:24
sorenbarrett said:
As all great stories and poems are set an image a tale set in such normal circumstances to be tumbled by linkage to an ending metaphor. Lovely
April 29th, 2025 06:24
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