My Parents & Poetry

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.

My parents don’t do poetry,

they read novels not poetry collections,

preferring chapters to stanzas.

 

My parents don’t do poetry,

yet they point out every spoken word night in the area,

sending me screenshots and saving newspaper clippings.

 

My parents don’t do poetry,

or so they tell me, when I excitedly recite

wonderful lines from my new favourite poet.

 

My parents don’t do poetry

yet they come along to each of my readings,

whooping and cheering, clapping and pointing,

that’s my boy.

 

My parents don’t do poetry,

but on each bookshop and library visit,

they scour the poetry section

so they can buy me a new book for my collection.

 

My parents don’t do poetry

yet they have a favourite poet

who shares their last name,

and who wouldn’t be a poet without them.

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  • sorenbarrett

    Poetry is more than words it can be shown in love and so it is in this poem. A great poem that builds from the very start of zero to the end where I am convinced that your parents understand the heart of poetry.

    • Tom Dylan

      Thanks so much, Soren. I am sure you are right. Really appreciate your comments as always.

    • arqios

      They support you so much that’s plenty of poetry to go around in the family. In my neck of the woods being a poet is anathema and they turn a blind eye lest I turn into pariah. My dad in his last decade started trolling my poetry on the net. So there was a kindly turn. 🙏🏻🕊

      • Tom Dylan

        My parents do support my efforts at poetry and do encourage my interest, but they often say, but we do not do poetry. But yeah, their support and encouragement really motivates me too. Thanks so much for your comments, my friend. Really appreciated.

        • arqios

          Your poem and experience in poetry is truly inspiring 🙏🏻🕊

          • Tom Dylan

            Thanks so much for saying so. It is comments like these that keep me inspired too. Cheers, mate.

            • arqios

              Cheers🙏🏻🕊️(Likewise)🕊️🙏🏻

            • Poetic Licence

              They might think they don't but they do and without realizing it are part of poetry as well, loved the read

              • Tom Dylan

                Exactly that! Spot on. Thanks a lot for your comments. Cheers, Tom.

                • Poetic Licence

                  You are very welcome

                • Tristan Robert Lange

                  Indeed, my parents don't do poetry either; yet, I do and they raised me. Must be something to it! 🤷‍♂️ But this poem did get me thinking. My parents sure did support my poetic efforts when I was younger and, well, they still do. So, that counts for a lot, methinks. Well done, Tom. 🌹👏

                  • Tom Dylan

                    Spot on, Tristan. That is exactly it. My parents brought me up to enjoy books and reading. I have been writing short stories for years, and I see poetry as the other side of the very same coin. Yep, I blame the parents. 🙂 Thanks for your comments. Really appreciated.

                    • Tristan Robert Lange

                      For sure. You're welcome!

                    • Tony36

                      Excellent write Tom

                      • Tom Dylan

                        Thanks, Tony. Really appreciate your comments.

                        • Tony36

                          You're welcome

                        • Thomas W Case

                          Very cool. I feel the warmth.

                          • Tom Dylan

                            Thanks a lot for your comments, brother. Really appreciated.

                          • orchidee

                            Good write Tom.

                            • Tom Dylan

                              Thanks a lot, Orchi. 🙂

                            • Jerry Reynolds

                              A fine write, Tony. Moms and Dads forever ours.

                              • Tom Dylan

                                Thanks a lot, Jerry. Completely agree. Cheers, Tom.

                              • Cheeky Missy

                                Aww, this is too gorgeous. I love, love, LOVE it! Delightfully rendered with a waltzing rhythm, excellent imagery and joyful poignancy. Thank you so very much for sharing!

                                • Tom Dylan

                                  Thanks so much, Missy. Really appreciate your comments as always. My parents always say they dont do poetry but they are so supportive of my attempts. Bless em!

                                • Accidental Poet

                                  Different pockets in the same pair of pants Tom. One writes whiles the other reads and supports. Great write. 😉👍



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