An Englishman Abroad

This is a brilliant poem, i reckon. I love the irony of the ending, but the charm of the first images is stunning too. Written in an easy (but by no means easy), natural style.

I think a lot of people will like this.
Thanks.
JM.

Lovely poem. Very poignant.

I really enjoyed this. Thank you.

You do these little fleeting moments beautifully SSS.

'There can be no goodbyes,
if hello’s never spoken.'

I love these lines. The poem is very atmospheric and captivating. Great work, well done!

Nathan.

For me, the beauty and power of your works lies not only with the words (damn things they are) but with what lies between, where the reader's imagination comes into play. I could write a story from this poem. Absolutely wonderful...

Another beautifully constructed piece. I agree with Dynamaso about reading between. Lovely :-)

Jasper - good of you to comment so favourably and empathetically. Much appreciated;-)

Tina

Well thank you, for reading and taking the time and trouble to let me know you got something from it.

Tina

Many, many thanks. It is for me to thank you:-)

Tina

Chuck - thanks for that.

SSS;-)

Nathan, it is very satisfying to me that you picked the lines I have been struggling with for many, many months...And then, late last night, whilst in the bath actually, the words popped into my head I had been searching for, for so long.

My thanks to you.

Tina:-)x

...and I bet you could write a wonderful story from this.

Your words, as always, mean much. Thank you.

Tina

Sarah - I thank you for reading, both between the lines and otherwise and for your encouraging words.

Tina

Whoah I've been missing out! Let's call it fashionably late - love this stanza;

'A rosary –
red and orange beads,
clasped in her hand;
wipes her eyes
on the sleeve of her coat.'

Some beautiful imagery and yes very poignant! Love the last line - just come out of my english AS exam and at the moment words do seem over-rated - a week of no sleep for an hour and a half exam :P

Magic xxx

All the luck in the word with your results, Magic, and an even bigger thank you to you for taking time out to read this poem. Very much appreciated:-)

Tina xxx

Dearest Tina, only you can capture these moments so cleverly and produce a beautiful poem to boot.
Very enjoyable.
How are you? I haven't heard from you lately.

Luigi xxx

and I've come to the party too late - love the poignant ending. Margot

Dear Luigi - how wonderful to hear from you. And thank you so very much for your words.

You are so right...my wings have been clipped of late, so to speak. I have been busy editing for someone I think that you know too. Hopefully, within the not too distant future, the long-awaited project will come to fruition. I truly hope so.

Tina xxxx

Sunshine...in my book, 'too late' isn't in its vocabulary.

Thank you so very much. Your time and interest, always more than appreciated;-)

Tina

Beautiful, clever piece that turns something very ordinary into something a bit special. Some beautiful pieces in this work;

There can be no goodbyes,
if hello’s never spoken.

And yet...over-rated things;
words.

Possibly my favourite, though hard to choose from so much quality. Really well done; the cherry was a given. ;)

Chris XX

My thanks to you, Chris:-) Your words mean much...and by the way, I missed you. Glad you're back:-)

Tina xx

Not a lot left to say really Tina agree fervently with all above. Sorry I'm late, still finding sitting too long a chore, but getting there, though poetry like this makes the effort worth it. Val x

Val - Thank you so very much for your words and for reading. I am sorry you are still not feeling on top of the world, but with each new day, I am sure you will feel stronger.

Thinking of you.

Tina xx

After you commented on my subs favourably I thought I'd give your stuff a read and wow. A very subtle enjoyable wow though, your style is so natural and the relaxed way you set up powerful imagery is just brilliant! I'm a fan :) x

I really appreciate your comment, AO;-)

Your writing too shows great promise, and I shall endeavour to read some more of your work over the next few days. What I have read, I like...very much.

Tina;-)x