DJ360 6,728 Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 I read the Matthew Arnold poem. I only skimmed most of it.. but I made sense of what I actively concentrated on. I was struck by the similarity in sentiment that much of it had to: Do not go gentle into that good night Dylan Thomas - 1914-1953 Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,728 Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 I wandered lonely, I'm not proud, To be excluded from the crowd, I think my socks may give a clue, I whiff them and exclaim "Oh Pheww!" I guess my odour is abhorred, By those who'd otherwise applaud, They'll come around.. approve methinks.. Should I secure a can of Lynx. Once so equipped I'll do no wrong, And I'll eschew that horrid pong, My presence will be peace and light, As I'll no longer smell of .. ***** Subject matter might be a bit iffy.. but I think it scans rather well... 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Anyone listened to Roberto Begnini quote Dante? Hes so expressive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Nonna, I’ve just watched the video with English subtitles and really enjoyed it. Thank you for that. Col, your poem is very good - well composed and funny! The Arnold poem and the one by Dylan Thomas that you quoted were both written about their respective fathers. I’ve never written a poem about my father, only about my mum.... I think it was she who had the biggest influence on my life. Oz, Matthew Arnold’s father was the head master of Rugby school from 1828, hence the poem about Rugby Chapel. Jill, I know more about Arnold’s poems than Hardy’s - perhaps I need to have a deeper look! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,141 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Didn't you like mine then Margie? Even brought Brew in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Of course I love it BK xx 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,141 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Love DJs poem ! He must have attended the Pam Ayres school of Higher poetic prose. We are in the presence of Masters, ( wonder if Compo had a hand in it?). Thank Margie for awakening the poetic licence in us. I am now going to skip through the daffodils and play my Pan pipes. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 There is a Poetry thread already - but no idea where to find it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Thank you RR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Went to see dr this morning and hes written me an impegnativa to see an orthopedic, the appointment is Monday . So quick, its the same dr that my husband has for his hip replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,141 Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 Change of subject.... Happy Emerald Anniversary, Mary 1947 !! Once knew a girl called Mary, Who's voice was like a fairy, A friend of mine For whom I'd pine, But now I'm getting dreary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,123 Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 Poems are supposed to rhyme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,141 Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 Do you mean mine didn't? Must try harder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,079 Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 Thanks Beekay for your poems, Here's one that my dad used to say, Mary had a little lamb It had a sooty foot and! in-to Marys bed and jam it put it's sooty foot. another Piggy on the railway picking up stone's down came an engine and broke piggies bones are !! said "Piggy thats not fair" are! said the engine " "I don't Care" Don't give up the day job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,123 Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 Mary had a little lamb She also had a bear I've often seen her little lamb But I've never seen her bear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,141 Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 Ode to Mary......after Phil, "I didnt see her bear, Though standing almost near, When I told her, She said, " I'll scold yer" So I buggered outa there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,123 Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 Poet laureate material BK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 THERE IS A SPECIAL POETRY THREAD here in Nottstalgia seldom read. The poets who wrIte the odes on here should find it, so they can make clear their thoughts on there and all can say ”Better on here than in ‘How’s your day” 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,079 Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 OK MargieH point taken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 Mary, I'm guilty too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,123 Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 Pithy but not poetic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,141 Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 Phil and I, were walking by, To look into his field, We want to know, What he could grow, And what the crop would yield. I knew a pal called Ben, Not seen since I were ten, We went to school And then played pool, But only now and then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,728 Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 How's my day? I dare not say! Lest for my sins I'm sent away, To Poet's Corner, Be that where it may, To write obscurely, far away, It's not just Politics that's banished, It now seems verse must also vanish! So, no more will I post my rhymes, In 'How's Your Day'.. Oh! what dark times.. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,123 Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 I viewed the Birthday Honours Looking for my name But sad to say I wasn't there Yes I've been missed again. No recognition did I get for all the good I've done. Perhaps it'll be posthumous When I'm dead and gone. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,123 Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 I went to visit Beekay It was a lengthy trip But as he lives close by the sea We went and had a dip. He showed his painted milk churns His artistry displayed. I ask him where he got them He said he knew a maid. She took them from the dairy Whilst farmer wasn’t looking And offered them to BK Make up the rest yourselves! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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