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Poetry Friday crept up on me this week, so I jumped into my archives and pulled this one out. I wrote this (well, found it — it's a found poem made up of Bob Dylan song titles) in 2008, for Jama Rattigan, who was celebrating (as she is often wont to do) the freewheelin' Dylan.
Have you seen A Complete Unknown? Atticus, Ramona, and I saw it earlier this month. Timothée Chalamet was marvelous as Dylan, of course, but if Edward Norton doesn't get the supporting actor Oscar for his uncanny portrayal of Pete Seeger, I'll storm out of the ceremony. (Oh, wait. I won't be there. But I'll rail like a cranky old man from the comfort of my living room because I loved Pete Seeger and I love Edward Norton for playing him.)
Admittedly I didn't give this bit of found poetry extensive thought back in 2008 — I just strung a few titles together and hit "Publish" because I thought it would give Jama a smile. But, as I consider how many songs Dylan has written (you can find the staggering list here), I think it would be great fun to give it another go.
Karen Edmisten
Just like a woman,
the times they are a-changin'
and like a rolling stone
the answer's blowin'
in the wind.
A hard rain's a'gonna fall
but don't think twice,
it's alright.
It's not dark yet.
Mr. Tambourine Man
Just like a woman,
the times they are a-changin'
and like a rolling stone
the answer's blowin'
in the wind.
A hard rain's a'gonna fall
but don't think twice,
it's alright.
It's not dark yet.
Mr. Tambourine Man
is knockin' on heaven's door.
I've got the Highway 51 blues
but all I really wanna do
is have
one more cup of coffee
and shelter from the storm.
I've got the Highway 51 blues
but all I really wanna do
is have
one more cup of coffee
and shelter from the storm.
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The Poetry Friday round-up this week is being hosted by the marvelous Tabatha at The Opposite of Indifference.
What a fabulous found poem, Karen.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kat! Bob did all the work. ;)
DeleteLoved it in 2008, love it now! You're forever young, honey babe. :)
ReplyDeleteHa, back atcha, friend. :) Meet me in the morning at Maggie's farm!
DeleteFantastic! We saw the movie earlier this week. Much to love! Like you, I can't think of BD without thinking of Jama! xo
ReplyDeleteIrene, yes, a lot to love there! We had interesting conversations afterward about how Seeger was portrayed during the final Newport festival. There's an interesting article about it here. And yes, Jama + Bob = ❤️
DeleteJust like Bob Dylan, your poem is timeless. Sadly...but cleverly...it's more than just a string of titles -- it speaks Big Truths.
ReplyDeleteMary Lee, I had that same thought — some of these lines are speaking to me *very differently* than they did in 2008.
DeleteAww, so glad you resurrected this for those of us who weren't around in '08. I love that lyrics share the story of our lives. Thank you, Karen!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patricia! I couldn't believe I had to go back to 2008 to find that one. If anyone had asked, I would've said, "I did that little Dylan thing for Jama just a few years back." :) My blog is 20 years old this year! Unbelievable.
DeleteI guess your finding this poem was just a simple twist of fate.
ReplyDeleteAh, nice one, Atticus. :) ❤️
DeleteDylan isn't going away, is he? I want to see that movie! We took the kids long ago to see Pete Seeger, a favorite then, & like you, still! He came down & sang to them (we were on the front row), made a memory I won't forget. I'm glad you brought this poem to us again, Karen. Every line feels good for our times right now! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOh, Linda, that's incredible! You've put me just a couple degrees of separation from Seeger. :D (Does it count if you and I have never met in person? I totally think it counts. Also, we're going to remedy that someday, right?) :D
DeleteHi Karen, with appreciations for this song reverie. I like the idea of your tackling another. Appreciations for the reminder to see a great movie that's on the list. Dylan deserved the Nobel, yes, he did.
ReplyDeleteJan, I hope you see it, and enjoy!
DeleteI do want to see A Complete Unknown, but I haven’t yet. Loved your poem! Even though the song titles are from decades ago, they speak to today, especially as you have so cleverly arranged them!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tracey! Yes, they're ringing true in a different way this week.
DeleteOh, I love it!! I haven't seen the film yet, but I hope to - I love biopics (and reading biographies), I also find so much inspiration in the lives and stories of creative people.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jane! I hope you're able to see it soon!
DeleteAwesome job! I love found poems! So cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marcie!
DeleteWell done! They flow better than most title-based poems I've seen. Time for coffee :)
ReplyDeleteTabatha, thanks. Always time for coffee. ;)
DeleteKaren, your found poem is fabulous. You brought the Dylan years back into my mind. I have to see that movie now since our family like Dylan and Ed Norton also. Thanks for sahring this.
ReplyDeleteCarol, thanks. We hear a lot of Dylan around here because Atticus often plays it when he's cooking. :)
DeleteOooooh! I need to see this movie. Haven't done that yet. It's a great January activity but somehow my calendar has filled up. I love how these titles bring my mind to places and people I shared the music with. Fun post! Well done.
ReplyDeleteGo, Linda, go! (But I know how easy it is for a busy schedule to crowd out movie time. And in our small town, movies often leave the theater before I get around to seeing them, ugh!) :)
DeleteWhat a fine poem, Karen! 🤗 the times they are …something, alright.
ReplyDeleteYes, elli, they are * something.* :/
ReplyDeleteLove your poem! I haven't seen the movie yet, but I hope to soon!
ReplyDeleteHope you get a chance soon, Linda!
ReplyDeleteKaren, I love what you did here with Dylan's songs. Wow, that is a staggering list! It was fun to scroll through it. I haven't seen the movie either, but I'm looking forward to it, now that you've mentioned it.
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