Big Bank Holiday

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.

We’ve got big plans for the Bank Holiday

we’re taking the dog to the beach,

picnic sandwiches

and blankets,

and pork pies

then home to the beer garden,

pints of beer on benches,

summer sun.

 

The bank holiday Monday arrives

all dish-water skies and drizzle,

my wife points to the storm settling in outside,

we’ll do the beach and the pub another day.

Typical bank holiday weather,

she tuts, before heading to make the tea.

I smile to myself as the rain batters

against the window pane,

and reach for my pen.

 

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  • sorenbarrett

    You would think that nature would have more consideration than to rain on a holiday. Loved the poem it seemed such an expected and normal thing. Well written.

    • Tom Dylan

      Yes, after recent good weather, the Bank Holiday Monday was a bit of a wash out. Definitely a day to stay indoors with a cup of tea and a book. Thanks for your comments. 😀

    • Poetic Licence

      Just another normal bank holiday, enjoyed the read

      • Tom Dylan

        Thanks a lot, PL. Yeah, that is exactly it. 😀

        • Poetic Licence

          You are very welcome

        • Doggerel Dave

          Atmospheric conditions can play havoc with one's schedule, can it not, Tom?
          An entertaining read I can relate to, as recently for me every other day feels like Bank Holiday Monday in the Old Country.
          Thanks for the write.

          • Tom Dylan

            Yeah, Monday just gone was bank holiday, and true to form, was pouring down. Thanks a lot for your comments, mate. 😀

          • Cheeky Missy

            Perfection! There's an irresistible tongue-in-cheek quality to this pretty number delineating a charming holiday planned ending up on its nose. How beautifully rendered with excellent good humor, lovely imagery and a teasing poignancy. Thank you for sharing. I love it.

            • Tom Dylan

              Thanks so much for your comments as always, Missy. Bank Holidays are always a wash-out in the UK. We get the day off work, but the weather is usually awful. There is nothing else to do but drink tea and have a read. Oh well! 😀

              • Cheeky Missy

                Actually those are the most romantic days too perfectly arranged to dredge the poetry from our souls or give us the indulgence in books of poetry.

              • Tony36

                Excellent write Tom

                • Tom Dylan

                  Thanks a lot, mate.

                  • Tony36

                    You're'welcome

                  • orchidee

                    Boohoo! Does it rain EVERY Bank Holiday?! lol.

                    • Tom Dylan

                      I think the early May bank holiday was okay, but Monday just gone was back to normal. 😀

                    • Kevin Hulme

                      British Bank Holidays in a Nutshell. Nice one.

                      • Tom Dylan

                        Thanks a lot, Kevin. Appreciated.

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Typical British weather Tom.

                        Andy

                        • Tom Dylan

                          Oh yes, there is a local music festival starting this afternoon and as I type it is lashing down. Typical! Cheers, Tom.

                        • Thomas W Case

                          Tremendous imagery. I can see it.

                          • Tom Dylan

                            Thanks a lot, brother. Really appreciated. Cheers, Tom.

                          • RSM0812

                            I love the imagery at the end
                            A writer in solitude reaching for a pen writing like the rain.

                            • Tom Dylan

                              That is exactly it. A rainy bank holiday. Time to write. 😀

                            • NafisaSB

                              Trust nature to be a spoilsport but it’s a plus for the poet and the reader- they get to see one more gem

                              • Tom Dylan

                                Thanks for your comments. Really appreciated.

                                • NafisaSB

                                  always welcome - have a great week ahead



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