The Doctor Will See You Now

Tom C Dylan

On a cold bright April evening

I had an appointment to keep.

I showed the doorman my printed ticket

and dashed down the aisle to my seat.

 

I rubbed my hands together in delight

as the Lowry theatre went dark,

the sell-out crowd all gathered

to see Dr John Cooper Clarke.

 

With his jokes, poems and one-liners

the good doctor regaled the crowd

and recited all his greatest hits

while we cheered, whooped and howled.

 

The crowd spilled out onto the streets

our ears still ringing with rhyme

still laughing and repeating his words

all agreed, we'd had such a good time.

 

His rapid-fire words stayed with me

as I rode the late-night tram back home

feeling motivated and so inspired

to try and write verse of my own.

 

I would try and write a few poems

of my own, and try to make a mark,

just like my Salford-born hero,

here's to you, Dr John Cooper Clarke.

  • Author: Tom C Dylan (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 26th, 2024 05:49
  • Comment from author about the poem: I saw John Cooper Clarke last night and that inspired me to write this poem.
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Comments5

  • 2781

    Sounded like a good night

    • Tom C Dylan

      Yeah, it was so good. I'm still buzzing.

    • Accidental Poet

      A good laugh is good for the soul Tom. Well penned. 😊👍

      • Tom C Dylan

        Couldn't agree more, AP. Happy Friday. 🙂 Cheers, Tom.

      • Cassie58

        I do not know of him, but after reading you I will make a point of searching on Mr Google. Nothing like a good night out and if there is much laughter, so much the better. My sort of Doctor. Good read Tom. Happy Saturday.

        • Tom C Dylan

          John Cooper Clarke is something of a local legend. He was big in the 1970s and 80s and supported punk and rock bands reading his unique style of poetry. I came away and decided to try and write about the evening. Thanks as always for your comments, Cassie. Hope you had a good weekend.

        • Goldfinch60

          Good words about a fine poet Tom. I too like him.

          Andy

          • Tom C Dylan

            Thanks, Andy. JCC was the first person who made me see that poetry was for everyone. I came away the other night and decided to try and write about it. Cheers, Tom.

          • Neville



            I shall have to go dash and check him out Tom

            • Tom C Dylan

              John Cooper Clarke is one of my faves. He was the punk poet back in the 70s and 80s and is from the same city as me. Defo worth checking out on YouTube. Cheers, Tom.



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