Larkin' About
An exercise in slant rhyme30 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
You're play on works and use of slant rhyme abound and make this poem about originality fun to read and a nice commemoration of Larkin's style
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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You're play on works and use of slant rhyme abound and make this poem about originality fun to read and a nice commemoration of Larkin's style
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 09-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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Many thanks for your review, Joan, and for the six stars. Much appreciated! I'm currently doing the course of rhyme with Jim (Pantygynt) and finding some of the ideas quite interesting. It has been illuminating to study Larkin's poems more carefully. All the best, Tony
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You are most kindly welcome, Tony. Maybe I'll see if I can find some of his poems at the library.
Joan
Comment from Joan E.
Many thanks for re-introducing me to Philip Larkin. I especially like his take on "originality". I enjoyed your play on "larkin' " and display of a variety of rhymes. Cheers- Joan
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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Many thanks for re-introducing me to Philip Larkin. I especially like his take on "originality". I enjoyed your play on "larkin' " and display of a variety of rhymes. Cheers- Joan
Comment Written 09-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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Many thanks for your review, Joan. Much appreciated! I'm currently doing the course of rhyme with Jim (Pantygynt) and finding some of the ideas quite interesting. It's been illuminating to study Larkin's poems more carefully. All the best, Tony
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I wish I had time to take Pantygynt's class. Thank you for sharing some of the some of the course's benefits. Smiles- Joan
Comment from Louise Michelle
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, Tony. It's so annoying when people are critical of slant rhymes, as if fox, box, sox are the only types of rhymes that belong in a poem. Pureness is one thing, monotony another.
Now, you really did have fun exploring and stretching, didn't you?
The poet's at best who departs from himself - that's a great line. And I could stretch that thought even further in terms of people who follow the crowd just for a sense of belonging. Best Wishes, Lou
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, Tony. It's so annoying when people are critical of slant rhymes, as if fox, box, sox are the only types of rhymes that belong in a poem. Pureness is one thing, monotony another.
Now, you really did have fun exploring and stretching, didn't you?
The poet's at best who departs from himself - that's a great line. And I could stretch that thought even further in terms of people who follow the crowd just for a sense of belonging. Best Wishes, Lou
Comment Written 09-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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Many thanks for your review, Louise. Much appreciated! I'm currently doing the course of rhyme with Jim (Pantygynt) and finding some of the ideas quite interesting. As with variations in rhythm, I think variations in rhyme are perfectly justified if they fulfil a poetic purpose, rather than just appearing by accident. All the best, Tony
Comment from kiwijenny
What a sublime thought to be original is being different from oneself.....I'm mulling that one over and will all day....actually I will chew it, eschew it and throw-a-shoe-it all day. I will end up dazed but never blind to the bland....that's the coolest thought ...I'm going to say you need to brand 'blind to the bland'....make that a poem form or a musical band....everyone in dark glasses....front singer a Roy Orbison type.... ok I'm done, dun sorry more pinko beige than dun
God bless
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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What a sublime thought to be original is being different from oneself.....I'm mulling that one over and will all day....actually I will chew it, eschew it and throw-a-shoe-it all day. I will end up dazed but never blind to the bland....that's the coolest thought ...I'm going to say you need to brand 'blind to the bland'....make that a poem form or a musical band....everyone in dark glasses....front singer a Roy Orbison type.... ok I'm done, dun sorry more pinko beige than dun
God bless
Comment Written 09-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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Many thanks for your review, Jenny, and your delightful comments, which quite made my day!. Much appreciated! I'm currently doing the rhyming course with Jim (Pantygynt) and finding some of the ideas quite interesting. This one was written in response to one of his assignments. All the best, Tony
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It?s great if I had time to I?d love to take a course like that
Comment from Ulla
Ahh, so Philip Larkin was an expert of the slant rhyming. I did know about it, The slant rhyme I mean, and I'm glad you've introduced this poet to me an expert on the theme. I enjoyed reading your poem. All best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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Ahh, so Philip Larkin was an expert of the slant rhyming. I did know about it, The slant rhyme I mean, and I'm glad you've introduced this poet to me an expert on the theme. I enjoyed reading your poem. All best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 09-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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Many thanks for your review, Ulla. Much appreciated! I'm currently doing the rhyming course with Jim (Pantygynt) and finding some of the ideas quite interesting. This one was written in response to one of his assignments. All the best, Tony
Comment from Treischel
Let's tip a glass o' cheer, preferably beer, to the poet Larkin for sparkin' your muse.
May his rhyme stay obtuse, my our fetters stay loose, and thanks for your clever remarkin'.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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Let's tip a glass o' cheer, preferably beer, to the poet Larkin for sparkin' your muse.
May his rhyme stay obtuse, my our fetters stay loose, and thanks for your clever remarkin'.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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Many thanks for your review, Tom. Your poetic response brought a smile of appreciation! . Much appreciated! I'm currently doing the rhyming course with Jim (Pantygynt) and finding some of the ideas quite interesting. This one was written in response to one of his assignments. All the best, Tony
Comment from Bucketlist
Should I repudiate, or say "well dun mate!" Now the dog's got a bone he'll leave me alone. My meme isn't the same as your dream."........yes, well, my interest was to ingest this style but ' Larkin about ' gave me no sparkin, thanks for sharing.
Hugs, Trisha
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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Should I repudiate, or say "well dun mate!" Now the dog's got a bone he'll leave me alone. My meme isn't the same as your dream."........yes, well, my interest was to ingest this style but ' Larkin about ' gave me no sparkin, thanks for sharing.
Hugs, Trisha
Comment Written 09-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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Many thanks for your review, Trisha. Much appreciated! I'm currently doing the rhyming course with Jim (Pantygynt) and finding some of the ideas quite interesting. This one was written in response to one of his assignments. All the best, Tony
Comment from Heather Knight
It's the first time I hear of Phillip Larkin. I didn't know what a slant rhyme was either and I love the quote in the notes.
So thanks for teaching me all these things.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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It's the first time I hear of Phillip Larkin. I didn't know what a slant rhyme was either and I love the quote in the notes.
So thanks for teaching me all these things.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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Many thanks for your review, Maria, and for the six stars. Much appreciated! I'm currently doing the rhyming course with Jim (Pantygynt) and finding some of the ideas quite interesting. This one was written in response to one of his assignments. All the best, Tony
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Tony,
Such a clever use of several poetic devices to tickle our fancies. It's taken me some time to learn the terms and examples of the slant rhyme, proximate rhyme, and the others.
As always, your writing is among the best on the site,
~patty~
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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Hi, Tony,
Such a clever use of several poetic devices to tickle our fancies. It's taken me some time to learn the terms and examples of the slant rhyme, proximate rhyme, and the others.
As always, your writing is among the best on the site,
~patty~
Comment Written 09-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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Many thanks for your review, Patty, and your kind words about my writing. Much appreciated! I'm currently doing the rhyming course with Jim (Pantygynt) and finding some of the ideas quite interesting. This one was written in response to one of his assignments. All the best, Tony
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem with near or slant rhymes. Sometimes we need to perform outside the box and find new exciting ways to do old things we love to do.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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A very well-written poem with near or slant rhymes. Sometimes we need to perform outside the box and find new exciting ways to do old things we love to do.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2019
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Many thanks for your review, Sandra. Much appreciated! I'm currently doing the rhyming course with Jim (Pantygynt) and finding some of the ideas quite interesting. This one was written in response to one of his assignments. All the best, Tony
