A (Short) Portrait of an Artist
Dylan Thomas!49 total reviews
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Why are so many artists drug users and alcoholics?
I imagine it to be because in a way writing or whatever your art is gives you a sort of high.
It takes you away from the rent, screaming kids, and whatnot of boring everyday life. Make your life what you want it to be. Do not wait around for something to happen. Let your art be your joy, not your escape.
My own small opinion. Karen
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2023
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Why are so many artists drug users and alcoholics?
I imagine it to be because in a way writing or whatever your art is gives you a sort of high.
It takes you away from the rent, screaming kids, and whatnot of boring everyday life. Make your life what you want it to be. Do not wait around for something to happen. Let your art be your joy, not your escape.
My own small opinion. Karen
Comment Written 14-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2023
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Thank you for this review. There really is a trend with all the poets, pop stars, actors etc I've written about that the following factors seem to be in their background: alcohol/drug abuse; domestic/child abuse; madness. It all seems to go with the territory and in the end brings them down although the interim period can be quite stunningly magnificent. The rest of us seem to float along in a sea of mediocrity:)) But happy! Debbie
Comment from CrystieCookie999
I enjoyed this poetic tribute to Dylan Thomas. The author notes were extremely helpful and helped round it out. No wonder he gets poetry contest categories named after him every so often, even in the United States. Good job.
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2023
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I enjoyed this poetic tribute to Dylan Thomas. The author notes were extremely helpful and helped round it out. No wonder he gets poetry contest categories named after him every so often, even in the United States. Good job.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review! I'm delighted you enjoyed and hope that the verse has fired interest to read more of his great work. Take care Debbie
Comment from Ulla
Debbie, this is an amazing poem, about an author who met his death far to early, and mainly to neglect. What a sad state of affairs. I can understand why it was elected for the competition. Sadly I'm out of sixes. Ulla xx
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2023
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Debbie, this is an amazing poem, about an author who met his death far to early, and mainly to neglect. What a sad state of affairs. I can understand why it was elected for the competition. Sadly I'm out of sixes. Ulla xx
Comment Written 06-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much, Ulla! I greatly appreciate your kind review and thoughts..and virtual six. Take care Debbie x
Comment from bob cullen
I love your definition of alcoholic, 'someone you don't like who drinks as much as you.'
Where can I discover more about this poet? Is his name Michael Sheen? I'd love to learn more?
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2023
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I love your definition of alcoholic, 'someone you don't like who drinks as much as you.'
Where can I discover more about this poet? Is his name Michael Sheen? I'd love to learn more?
Comment Written 05-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2023
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Bob, thank you so much for this kind review! The poet is actually Dylan Thomas, a Welsh poet from my home city of Swansea who crossed the pond and made quite an impact in the US on various reading tours. Definitely worth a read if you have time. Debbie
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
This is such a beautiful poem to commemorate an author, gifted beyond even his own comprehension. It's obvious he was a lover of words. "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" makes me catch my breath every time I read it.
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2023
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This is such a beautiful poem to commemorate an author, gifted beyond even his own comprehension. It's obvious he was a lover of words. "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" makes me catch my breath every time I read it.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much, Verna, for this wonderful review and your kind words which I truly value. That poem is amazing isn't it ? You could listen over and over again. It was actually performed in my home city where Dylan was born, Swansea, South Wales. Take care Debbie
Comment from Sally Law
How did I miss this? I thought I had reviewed this. Reviewing overload combined with eye stress, I think. This is wonderful and so well written, my friend. No wonder it had top honors. Sending you my best today as always and blessings tfor your writing endeavors.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2023
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How did I miss this? I thought I had reviewed this. Reviewing overload combined with eye stress, I think. This is wonderful and so well written, my friend. No wonder it had top honors. Sending you my best today as always and blessings tfor your writing endeavors.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 05-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much again, Sally! You need a rest after all this! As ever, I really appreciate your kind words here. Bless you. Debbie
Comment from HAPPIOTTER
This is a really really good poem! It flowed ever so smoothly from line to line. No breaks or hiccups. This was well written and is point on. You deserve my six stars I really enjoyed it.
Happi
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2023
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This is a really really good poem! It flowed ever so smoothly from line to line. No breaks or hiccups. This was well written and is point on. You deserve my six stars I really enjoyed it.
Happi
Comment Written 05-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much, Happi, for this very generous review (again). I greatly value your kind thoughts. Take care Debbie
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Your welcome 🙏
Comment from Janet Foor
I enjoyed your brilliant tribute to Dylan. The notes and reading were an added bonus to the poem. Thank you for the poem but also the history behind the work.
Well done Debbie.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2023
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I enjoyed your brilliant tribute to Dylan. The notes and reading were an added bonus to the poem. Thank you for the poem but also the history behind the work.
Well done Debbie.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 05-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much, Janet, for this very kind review which I deeply appreciate! I'm absolutely delighted that you enjoyed reading about this man (born in my home city) who was quite a character! Take care Debbie
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This is a wonderful contest entry that I hope does well.
The timbre is impressive. As I read it aloud, a rhythm naturally appeared, which was enjoyable.
It was like a silk ribbon floating down the page, effortlessly.
The rhymes work well without force, and have a smooth flow.
Good luck!
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2023
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This is a wonderful contest entry that I hope does well.
The timbre is impressive. As I read it aloud, a rhythm naturally appeared, which was enjoyable.
It was like a silk ribbon floating down the page, effortlessly.
The rhymes work well without force, and have a smooth flow.
Good luck!
Comment Written 04-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much again! I'll treasure your fine words Debbie
Comment from Sanku
Dylan Thomas poems generally talk about his childhood and innocence and how the knowledge of death puts a stop to the state ...The poem I remember most is Fern Hill .
This is a very good poetic portrait of a brilliant soul who also dealt with facing death bravely
thank you for sharing..
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2023
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Dylan Thomas poems generally talk about his childhood and innocence and how the knowledge of death puts a stop to the state ...The poem I remember most is Fern Hill .
This is a very good poetic portrait of a brilliant soul who also dealt with facing death bravely
thank you for sharing..
Comment Written 04-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review and thoughtful comments! I'm delighted the verse meant something to you. Take care Debbie
