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.
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.
Poetry shouldn’t be read
like a shopping list
or a text message,
like a newspaper headline,
or that recipe for spag-bol,
or a social media post.
Poetry should be read
like wedding vows
or raising a glass for a funeral toast
or congratulations it’s a girl
or when my wife says
love, I’ve been thinking.
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Author:
Tom Dylan (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I was trying to get down how I try to read poetry more closely and deeply than other written forms.
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Yes, and if shorter poems, they may focus us more. Yet at times longer poems can do - say 5,347 verses or something! lol. No need to go mad over it.
Yes, Orchi, exactly that. Some short poems really pack a punch. Cheers, Tom.
It's both an art and a skill, just as crafting a poem so is the reading (constructing.deconstructing - to be sterile and technical, but not) You're on fire Tom šš»ššļø!
That is a good point. The reading of a poem is a skill just as writing one. Thanks so much for the encouragement. Really appreciated.
Much welcome my friend! Hope all is well your way ššš»šļø
A great and too often neglected message in this poem. I agree whole heartedly. The meaning of the poem is not just in its rhyme, but in its wording, pacing and meter as well intonation and emphasis. Like a song that can be sang note perfect it is different when sang from the soul with soul. Very nice
Yes, this occurred to me so decided to try and write about it. Thanks so much for your comments, Soren. Really appreciated.
I feel it is pointless reading a poem if you are not going to try and understand it, i am learning it takes time to work out some pieces of work( even i do not always get it, but i try). It is also what the author deserves, time and effort has gone into writing it after all, enjoyed the read
Yes, that is exactly it. I wrote this poem, kinda to myself, to tell myself, that if I do not crack a poem first time of reading, I should take a step back, and read it again with the proper mindset. Thanks as always for your comments. Really appreciated.
You are very welcome
Expression is everything when reading poetry, as is timing. Been a while since I read at open mic. It takes practice. Some people have the advantage of a great voice. Iām not one of them. Enjoyed your composition here Tom. Made me reflect. Happy Tuesday.
Thanks a lot for your comments, Cassie. Really appreciated. Happy Tuesday to you too. Cheers, Tom.
BRAVO
Thanks, mate, appreciated.
You're welcome Tom
So true Tom, poetry must be inhaled.
Andy
Exactly, Andy. Or maybe sipped with a little ice! š Thanks, Tom.
A Wonderful way of saying how Poetry should be expressed. Good one.
Thanks a lot, Kevin. Really appreciate your comments. Cheers, Tom.
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