The Poet's Birthdate

Tom Dylan

The great Robbie Burns

the ploughman poet himself

was born on 25th January,

every year I raise a wee dram

of Scottish whisky.

 

Another of my poetry heroes

and the reason I got into poetry,

the Bard of Salford,

Dr John Cooper Clarke

was also born 25th January.

 

If you think that is an

astonishing coincidence,

wait until I tell you, that, I myself,

this aspiring poet, was born

about three months later. 

  • Author: Tom Dylan (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 22nd, 2024 03:05
  • Comment from author about the poem: I heard on the radio the other day that two of my favourite poets, Robbie Burns and John Cooper Clarke share the same birthday. I
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  • Accidental Poet

    Well Happy Birthday to Robbie Burns and John Cooper Clarke, and especially to Tom Dylan 3 months early. 😁👍

    • Tom Dylan

      Haha!! Thanks, AP. Cooper Clarke is one of my faves and I always celebrate Burns Night but never knew they share the same birthday. Can't believe I've only just found this out. 🙂

      • Accidental Poet

        They were saving the best for last. 😉👍

      • orchidee

        Why yes, you an aspiring poet too! 🙂
        But not like Burns' phrase of being mouse-like in poetry, as a 'wee timorous beastie!' But mice can be quite feisty I find.
        That's about the only line of Burns I know. lol.

        • Tom Dylan

          Haha yes, that's it! Wee timorous beastie!! Love it! What about Auld Lang Syne? That's his most famous. Thanks as always for your comments. 🙂

          • orchidee

            Auld Lang Syne sounds like a bit of French to me. lol. Was I ever any good at languages? heehee.

          • Cassie58

            John Cooper Clarke, I do not know but I’ll raise my glass to Robbie Burns who is definitely worth celebrating. 🍷

            • Tom Dylan

              Thanks for your comments, Cassie. Appreciated as always.

            • Doggerel Dave

              So Tom, I know this will take some hard decision making, but stop fishing for an excuse for that second dram on behalf of John Cooper Clarke. Go for it! And while you are there why not a third for introducing me (an ignoramus) to JCC? Well done, Sir!

              • Tom Dylan

                I will do plenty of toasting for us all. 🙂 And JCC, a fellow Salford man, is the reason I got into poetry. Thanks for your comments. Really appreciated.

              • Neville


                Happy birthday for around the 25th of April mate ..
                I shall raise my glass of single malt to you around then .. Neville

                • Tom Dylan

                  Thanks Neville.. 🙂

                • Teddy.15

                  LOL 🤣 wonderful news on all counts.



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