Comments received on poems by Tony Grannell
Reasons
Urgirl_martini said:
Dear Tony,
Your work is incredible and truly inspiring. I am not sure when I lost sight of the fact that poetry is not just capturing slipping emotions and abstract thoughts... for here you have told a full story and it is a truly powerful one.
Warmly,
Martini
October 4th, 2026 09:29
Urgirl_martini said:
Dear Tony,
Your work is incredible and truly inspiring. I am not sure when I lost sight of the fact that poetry is not just capturing slipping emotions and abstract thoughts... for here you have told a full story and it is a truly powerful one.
Warmly,
Martini
October 4th, 2026 09:29
Reasons
Teddy.15 said:
Imagery, emotion, exceptional rhythm it\'s all in here dear Tony
Alone on the platform,
her reasoning detained.
In utter disbelief
into the unexplained.
The world at her calling,
how her future was planned.
Instead left the station,
her ticket in her hand.
A wonderful stanza
Boy, did she miss the train. A theme that so very many can relate too unfortunately. Kudos my friend. 🌹
October 3rd, 2026 23:28
Teddy.15 said:
Imagery, emotion, exceptional rhythm it\'s all in here dear Tony
Alone on the platform,
her reasoning detained.
In utter disbelief
into the unexplained.
The world at her calling,
how her future was planned.
Instead left the station,
her ticket in her hand.
A wonderful stanza
Boy, did she miss the train. A theme that so very many can relate too unfortunately. Kudos my friend. 🌹
October 3rd, 2026 23:28
Reasons
Kevin Hulme said:
Apparently it\'s a Habit She just couldn\'t kick.
A fine Poem.
October 3rd, 2026 11:06
Kevin Hulme said:
Apparently it\'s a Habit She just couldn\'t kick.
A fine Poem.
October 3rd, 2026 11:06
Reasons
sorenbarrett said:
The weaving of metaphors here and wordplay is marvelous. One story in another it. That one way ticket of escape was a one way ticket to another land indeed and escape she did the hard way. A train and riding the rails common terms. The first stanzas made me think she was running from a relationship but the relationship was of another type. Loved the placement of heroin only missing an e had she got out. Nicely rhymed and metered as always Tony another fave.
October 3rd, 2026 10:38
sorenbarrett said:
The weaving of metaphors here and wordplay is marvelous. One story in another it. That one way ticket of escape was a one way ticket to another land indeed and escape she did the hard way. A train and riding the rails common terms. The first stanzas made me think she was running from a relationship but the relationship was of another type. Loved the placement of heroin only missing an e had she got out. Nicely rhymed and metered as always Tony another fave.
October 3rd, 2026 10:38
The Noble Boy
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Fuck, Tony. “Old men in suits in dark cahoots” followed eventually by that boy coming home boxed says so damn much. The people making the decisions remain safely removed from the flesh-and-blood consequences. That final stanza bites hard. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 2nd, 2026 11:13
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Fuck, Tony. “Old men in suits in dark cahoots” followed eventually by that boy coming home boxed says so damn much. The people making the decisions remain safely removed from the flesh-and-blood consequences. That final stanza bites hard. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
October 2nd, 2026 11:13
The Noble Boy
Doggerel Dave said:
The hollowed out brains of cannon fodder.
Beautifully tragic verse,Tony.
October 1st, 2026 19:39
Doggerel Dave said:
The hollowed out brains of cannon fodder.
Beautifully tragic verse,Tony.
October 1st, 2026 19:39
The Maiden\'s Plight
Kevin Hulme said:
An enjoyable Write. Reminds me of Tennyson.
October 1st, 2026 18:55
Kevin Hulme said:
An enjoyable Write. Reminds me of Tennyson.
October 1st, 2026 18:55
The Noble Boy
sorenbarrett said:
A poem with a sharp point where corporations stand to gain in production of weapons and wars are fought for gain. Well worded and rhymed it is another of your wonderful works my friend.
October 1st, 2026 16:11
sorenbarrett said:
A poem with a sharp point where corporations stand to gain in production of weapons and wars are fought for gain. Well worded and rhymed it is another of your wonderful works my friend.
October 1st, 2026 16:11
Slave Child
Teddy.15 said:
Powerfully drawn in vivid imagery from your pen, hard to chew as a mother and as a nursery school teacher of more than 30 years.
Dear Tony this stanza is so damn powerful and beautifully crafted
Of leeches fattened foul with greed,
who sucked with might to make her bleed.
By sup, by sup from rose to weed
till sullied dry and of no need
Flawless rhyme. 🌹
September 30th, 2026 13:49
Teddy.15 said:
Powerfully drawn in vivid imagery from your pen, hard to chew as a mother and as a nursery school teacher of more than 30 years.
Dear Tony this stanza is so damn powerful and beautifully crafted
Of leeches fattened foul with greed,
who sucked with might to make her bleed.
By sup, by sup from rose to weed
till sullied dry and of no need
Flawless rhyme. 🌹
September 30th, 2026 13:49
Slave Child
sorenbarrett said:
Vivid images fill this write \"just skin on bone, a skull with eyes.\" The first two lines set the tone of this heart rending poem. Although concrete and specific in its subject and message it also is a metaphor of how mankind treats all things. Once used in a throw away society objects (for that is all humans are) are discarded for new. What applies to slavery also to any relationship. One must ask if man was created in the image of God what God is this and if so pray she is not with him. A lovely write well structured and in good rhyme and meter my friend.
September 29th, 2026 21:00
sorenbarrett said:
Vivid images fill this write \"just skin on bone, a skull with eyes.\" The first two lines set the tone of this heart rending poem. Although concrete and specific in its subject and message it also is a metaphor of how mankind treats all things. Once used in a throw away society objects (for that is all humans are) are discarded for new. What applies to slavery also to any relationship. One must ask if man was created in the image of God what God is this and if so pray she is not with him. A lovely write well structured and in good rhyme and meter my friend.
September 29th, 2026 21:00
Slave Child
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tony…hell. A child reduced to suffering, then forgotten, is about as brutal an indictment of humanity as you can make. This one hurt. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
September 29th, 2026 20:26
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tony…hell. A child reduced to suffering, then forgotten, is about as brutal an indictment of humanity as you can make. This one hurt. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
September 29th, 2026 20:26
Hard Love
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tony, this made me smile. There’s such a lived-in warmth to it…hard work, bad weather, and somebody waiting at home who knows exactly what you need. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
September 29th, 2026 19:36
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tony, this made me smile. There’s such a lived-in warmth to it…hard work, bad weather, and somebody waiting at home who knows exactly what you need. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
September 29th, 2026 19:36
Lay Down Your Tools My Darling
Kevin Hulme said:
A touching Poem . Enjoyed.
September 29th, 2026 19:16
Kevin Hulme said:
A touching Poem . Enjoyed.
September 29th, 2026 19:16
Once a Soldier (PTSD)
Anna Wakey29 said:
Wow. Just wow. Very reminiscent of Wilfred Owen, and just as powerful. I cannot express how much I love this piece.
September 29th, 2026 19:03
Anna Wakey29 said:
Wow. Just wow. Very reminiscent of Wilfred Owen, and just as powerful. I cannot express how much I love this piece.
September 29th, 2026 19:03
Hard Love
Anna Wakey29 said:
I\'m so glad I read this. The use of regional lexicon and rhyme is perfectly executed, and there is something fundamentally comforting about the simplicity of your subject matter, despite the complexity of execution. Well done!
September 29th, 2026 19:00
Anna Wakey29 said:
I\'m so glad I read this. The use of regional lexicon and rhyme is perfectly executed, and there is something fundamentally comforting about the simplicity of your subject matter, despite the complexity of execution. Well done!
September 29th, 2026 19:00
Hard Love
Teddy.15 said:
Reminds me of my time in Dublin 30 years ago when I used to visit a lovely Irish family so very welcoming, I used to look forward to my Irish breakfast. 🌹 Wonderful language slang.
September 29th, 2026 03:50
Teddy.15 said:
Reminds me of my time in Dublin 30 years ago when I used to visit a lovely Irish family so very welcoming, I used to look forward to my Irish breakfast. 🌹 Wonderful language slang.
September 29th, 2026 03:50
Hard Love
sorenbarrett said:
Tony I always love a poem written in the dialect and jargon of a place. It says a lot about the tone without cumbersome scene setting. This poem is gritty and down to earth and takes one to the ground level where common people of character, colorful people and just characters themselves live. It is earthy and feels real more than fanciful and puts one at ease right away. Very nicely done my friend a fave
September 28th, 2026 13:31
sorenbarrett said:
Tony I always love a poem written in the dialect and jargon of a place. It says a lot about the tone without cumbersome scene setting. This poem is gritty and down to earth and takes one to the ground level where common people of character, colorful people and just characters themselves live. It is earthy and feels real more than fanciful and puts one at ease right away. Very nicely done my friend a fave
September 28th, 2026 13:31
Once a Soldier (PTSD)
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tony, damn…this is brutal. The war may be over, but clearly not for the one still carrying it. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
September 26th, 2026 23:00
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Tony, damn…this is brutal. The war may be over, but clearly not for the one still carrying it. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
September 26th, 2026 23:00
Once a Soldier (PTSD)
sorenbarrett said:
As you may well be aware Tony I love narrative poems and this one held a special rhyme scheme that just pulls it along from line to line with little time to breath. I loved it and it is another fave. If you are around tomorrow I will post one of mine if you care to review it.
September 26th, 2026 10:56
sorenbarrett said:
As you may well be aware Tony I love narrative poems and this one held a special rhyme scheme that just pulls it along from line to line with little time to breath. I loved it and it is another fave. If you are around tomorrow I will post one of mine if you care to review it.
September 26th, 2026 10:56
Went Quiet Her Day
Teddy.15 said:
Hello dear Tony, such a stunning piece, your imagery is superb loved your last stanza absolutely beautiful. 🌹
September 26th, 2026 02:43
Teddy.15 said:
Hello dear Tony, such a stunning piece, your imagery is superb loved your last stanza absolutely beautiful. 🌹
September 26th, 2026 02:43
Went Quiet Her Day
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Damn, Tony...first, welcome back! Second, you just broke my heart with a parasol and an empty chair. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
September 22nd, 2026 22:12
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Damn, Tony...first, welcome back! Second, you just broke my heart with a parasol and an empty chair. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
September 22nd, 2026 22:12
Went Quiet Her Day
Doggerel Dave said:
Come on Tony, it has been too long. You have ignored us here for better part of a year. I for one have missed your rich graceful verse.
September 22nd, 2026 18:33
Doggerel Dave said:
Come on Tony, it has been too long. You have ignored us here for better part of a year. I for one have missed your rich graceful verse.
September 22nd, 2026 18:33
Went Quiet Her Day
sorenbarrett said:
This is the female version of Richard Cory so well written in good rhyme and meter. Very nicely done Tony and a fave
September 22nd, 2026 12:54
sorenbarrett said:
This is the female version of Richard Cory so well written in good rhyme and meter. Very nicely done Tony and a fave
September 22nd, 2026 12:54
The Peregrine
🐤s.zaynab.kamoonpuri🌷🐦😽 said:
Flows well and jaunty on the peregrine falcon wow. Kudos for this wild doc poem.!
Hope you well Tony.
March 23rd, 2026 15:36
🐤s.zaynab.kamoonpuri🌷🐦😽 said:
Flows well and jaunty on the peregrine falcon wow. Kudos for this wild doc poem.!
Hope you well Tony.
March 23rd, 2026 15:36
The Peregrine
Doggerel Dave said:
Smooth and fast matches the speed of this most graceful but lethal raptor.
Good to see you back on these pages, Tony.
October 12th, 2025 17:20
Doggerel Dave said:
Smooth and fast matches the speed of this most graceful but lethal raptor.
Good to see you back on these pages, Tony.
October 12th, 2025 17:20
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