On Writing

Tom Dylan


Notice of absence from Tom Dylan
Sorry if there is a delay in responses. Sometimes life gets in the way. As John Lennon said, life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.

Writing is my life-raft

on these crashing seas,

Writing is the antidote, the vaccine,

to that life-threatening disease.

 

When I dial her number,

writing always picks up the phone.

When I call round unannounced

late at night, writing is always home.

 

Writing is the person I turn to,

when there is nobody else.

Writing is that much-craved cigarette,

that will not harm your health.

 

Writing is my therapy couch,

my mental-health assessment test,

when life fires a volley of shots my way,

writing is my bullet-proof vest.

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  • Swarovski20

    Very nice!

    • Tom Dylan

      Thanks for your comments. Really appreciated.

    • sorenbarrett

      Tom you have listed many of the reasons that I write and well stated as well.

      • Tom Dylan

        Thanks a lot, Soren. Really appreciate your comments, as always.

      • Bella Shepard

        The comfort that you find in writing is a true gift. You use it well and wisely, and dare I say brilliantly.

        • Tom Dylan

          Thank you so much for saying so, Bella. That really means a lot.

          • Bella Shepard

            My absolute pleasure.

          • TobaniNataiella

            That is certainly true on all counts for me, nicely composed piece, enjoyed the read

            • Tom Dylan

              Thanks a lot for your comments. Really appreciated.

              • TobaniNataiella

                You are very welcome

              • orchidee

                Good write, Writing, erm, Tom. lol.

                • Tom Dylan

                  Haha, thanks a lot, mate. Really appreciated. 🙂

                • GenXer Shamrocker ☘️

                  Well said.

                  • Tom Dylan

                    Thanks a lot, GenXer. Really appreciated.

                  • Tristan Robert Lange

                    Very timely read for me! Exactly how I am feeling today, my friend...particularly the ending. Thanks for sharing! 🌹👏

                    • Tom Dylan

                      Thanks, Tristan. Really appreciate your comments.

                      • Tristan Robert Lange

                        You are welcome, Tom!

                      • arqios

                        Indeed it is. And it will never fail you. 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊

                        • Tom Dylan

                          Completely agree, thanks, arqios.

                          • arqios

                            You're welcome Tom 👍🕊️

                          • Cassie58

                            I have found poetry to be a wonderful therapy for many years. So true Tom. Nicely composed stanzas.

                            • Tom Dylan

                              Thanks so much, Cassie. Happy Monday to you.

                            • Goldfinch60

                              Never stop writing Tom it is so important to our lives.

                              Andy

                              • Tom Dylan

                                Spot on, Andy. Thanks for your comments, mate.

                              • 2781

                                May he be your lifelong friend.

                              • NafisaSB

                                outpouring of emotions through the written word is the best form of solace and comfort, when there is no one else to hear you
                                wonderfully penned

                                • Tom Dylan

                                  Thanks for your comments. Really appreciated.

                                  • NafisaSB

                                    you are most welcome. take care



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