Notes About The Poem

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The town named 'LLareggub' in

'Under Milk Wood'

A radio play by Dylan Thomas

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Dylan Thomas

In Dylan Thomas's word play is read,
That hunched houses, blind as moles, are spread,
Like covers, feather-downed,
To hush and muffle any sound,
The moon dares make, sneaking overhead.

Town named 'Bugger All' backwards, parades
Its hang-over from late night charades,
Not a voice can be heard,
Not a breath, not a word,
As the moonlight creeps in, wearing shades.

In Under Milk Wood it's black as black.
It's crow-black, bluesy black, harking back,
To times long gone, dispelled,
When tiny towns were spelled,
For one to reconsider its quack.

Seas are fishing boat bobbled to rage.
Boys dream bad, on jolly roger stage.
Shops in mourning do moan.
Dumbfound town folks do groan.
Too late cock, morning's long up on page.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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mysore Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 4:29 AM
flows so smooth, unforced rhymes, creative write dear poet. congratulations.
Anderson Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Thanks very much, Cheers
Dietrich Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 9:51 AM
He is a very fine writer, John. Congrats for the win. The English you speak sure has some different pronunciation from mine for words like Charade!
Healey Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 8:53 AM
As a fan of Dylan Thomas' poetry, I have to say that I just love your take on Under Milk Wood. Well done, sir. Cheers from Canada. Jim
Anderson Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Thanks very much and cheers. PS have you seen the film?
Kitchin Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 7:26 AM
John, a creative limerick set and story, congratulations on your winning placement.
Anderson Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Thanks a lot., cheers and best wishes
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