Born 2nd Jan.

Tom Dylan


Notice of absence from Tom Dylan
Sorry if there is a delay in replying or if I'm away for short periods. Sometimes life gets in the way. As John Lennon says, life is what happens while you're busy making other plans.

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

        Thanks a lot, Orchidee. Really appreciated.

      • Thomas W Case

        Beautiful tribute Tom.

        • Tom 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 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 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 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 Dylan

                  Thanks for your comments, Neville.



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