Born 2nd Jan.

Tom C Dylan

He would have been a hundred years old today.

my grandfather, the one they named me after,

the man who I played with as a child,

playing rough, the way that only grandad's do,

who made me the wooden cricket set,

who would fill our glasses with ice-cream and lemonade,

and white paper-bags crammed with sweets.

They say he filled a door-frame with his stature,

and that's where I get my height from.

I will raise a glass for him tonight. 

2nd Jan 2024.

  • Author: Tom C Dylan (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 2nd, 2024 03:36
  • Category: Family
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Comments7

  • Cassie58

    A fine tribute to your Grandfather. Such lovely memories you have of him. Yes raise that glass tonight. White paper bags crammed with sweets - I remember thise too, and the corner shop.

    • Tom C Dylan

      Thanks a lot, Cassie. Really appreciated. Yes, the corner shop sweets. 🙂 There seemed to be a little shop on every street corner.

    • orchidee

      A fine write Tom.

      • Tom C Dylan

        Thanks a lot, Orchidee. Really appreciated.

      • Thomas W Case

        Beautiful tribute Tom.

        • Tom C Dylan

          Thanks a lot, Thomas. Really appreciated.

        • Teddy.15

          Such an original piece, a dedication to a grandfather that seemed so precious, my grandad was also called Tom. Very nice to meet you.

          • Tom C Dylan

            Thanks a lot for your comments, Teddy. Cool that your grandad was also called Tom. I must admit I am proud to be named after my grandfather. It seems to be one of those names that is still around. Nice to meet you too. 🙂

          • arqios

            Birthday salutations to your dear Grandfather’s memory!

            • Tom C Dylan

              Thanks a lot, mate. Really appreciated.

            • Michael Edwards

              I' don't post here regularly any more and most of my work these days is comical verse (or at least I hope it is) so I've only just cpome across your work. Well I have to say it is so refreshing - nothing complicated, not trying to be clever but written from the heart and each and every one is a joy to read. I'll certainly be returning to your work in the future and thanks for posting - keep doing so.

              • Tom C Dylan

                Thank you so much for your comments. I've always been more of a story writer, but am trying my hand at poetry, so your comments mean a lot. Really appreciated.

              • Neville


                what an excellent tribute Tom & clearly most fitting & truly, timely tooly .. my friend .. Neville

                • Tom C Dylan

                  Thanks for your comments, Neville.



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