When I read Aimless Love, I was hooked
You write my kind of poetry
Clear, concise, and totally understandable
Images that took me places
Tasting life’s best as I read your words
Your lines never failed to captivate me
And, when I reached the last line
you left me satisfied deep in my soul
You are the poet I would like to become
Photo; Dwight L. Roth
Today at d’Verse were were asked to write a poem tribute to our favorite poet. I chose Billy Collins for the reasons given above. I like poetry that is readable, not a tangle of words that might have five different meanings. His writing style is really wonderful.
You can read his poem Aimless Love here:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/browse?contentId=41392
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i love billy collins’ work, too
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He is a great poet! Thanks Beth!
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I’m a HUGE Billy Collins fan for all the reasons you note.
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I can understand why! He has a way with words that is really special.
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So very beautiful and I love how it comes full circle at the end where you want to be like him as a poet. Such beautiful and powerful writing, Dwight. ❤
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Thank you so much Lucy! I am so glad you like the ending.
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He has a soothing voice and definitely leaves one satisfied. A great read!💕
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Thank you Tricia. I love his readings on You Tube!
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He is great. I love his poem, “Forgetfulness.”
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Yes he is.. I love his reading on You Tube as well! I will check out forgetfulness again.
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Don’t forget! haha
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Ah… what was I supposed to remember! LOL
A great poem. I also like the one about the neighbors dog that won’t quit barking!
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🤔 I don’t remember?? 😆
I will check that one out. Thanks!
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Ha ha!! :>)
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I will go and browse Billy Collins’ poetry. You have me curious! ❤
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He has a very unique style. I like listening to him read his poems on You Tube.
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I just went and read “Aimless Love.” It’s a good’n. I’ve seen him read his poems on TV before and have enjoyed the lightness of spirit he has with a great sense of humor. Nice tribute poem to Billy Collins, Dwight.
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I am so glad you enjoyed his poem. I really enjoy hearing him read his poems. Check out the one about the neighbor’s barking dog! It is a great one.
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Oh Dwight I completely see what you mean. That was a wonderful poem you wrote and an equally wonderful poem you shared by Billy Collins. I loved them both ☺️
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Thank you Christine! He has such a different way of seeing the world!
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Yes, it is so simple and honest. More of us should see it that way. We must miss so much otherwise.
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Yes, we do!
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On such a powerful recommendation, I have to get the book!
Joanna
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Thank you Joanna! His words just ring true for me.
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You knocked this out of the park, Dwight.
❤
David
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Thank you David. I am glad you enjoyed it!
Dwight
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I am thirsty now to try this poet out as his words sound like water fresh from a mountain spring. Yours can be that way, too. Thanks, Dwight.
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I think you will enjoy his work. This poem is a the end of my post. Just click on it.
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Another poet for my list – thanks Dwight – am intrigued after his evident effect on you
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He has such a down to earth approach to poetry! Thank you Laura.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you Chuck!
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I, too, appreciate the clarity of style and the moving and profound message in both his and your words! I think ‘Aimless Love’ is about being in love with life itself.
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Yes it is, it is also about awareness and appreciation of the simple things. Thank you so much Ingrid.
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Mr. Collins would love this, Dwight.
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Thank you Helen! I hope he would!! :>)
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Love this Dwight and I love Billy. His brilliance of poetic voice in simple words. So much said and easily embraced.
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Thank you Rob… You have said it all! … and easily embraced!
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A poet well honored.
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Thank you very much Ken.
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I think that a poet that is easy to read is too often underestimated… but being clear is good.
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Collins is a great example of that! Thank you Bjorn.
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This is such a beautiful tribute, Dwight!! 😀 You rocked the prompt 💝💝
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Thank you so much Sanaa! I appreciate your kind comments.
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What a wonderful poem in tribute! Mr. Collins is a fave poet of mine, too! 🙂 His writes are conversational, witty, wise, often humorous, inspiring, and always good company to his readers. 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Thank you.. Yes he is wonderful to listen to on You Tube!
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felt your adoration towards him, especially through that last line, Roth. and hey, you indeed got his clarity in your sleeves, too.
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Thank you so much! I appreciate that very much!
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I can see how much you admire this poet, and having read his poem I see why. Thank you for introducing him to me.
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Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy him as much as I do!
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Well written, direct and to the point. Another one for me to look up!
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Thank you… I hope you enjoy him as well~
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Beautifully evoked ❤
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Thank you Bjorn!
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Nice work
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Thank you very much!
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Not familiar with this poet…..I am truly showing my ignorance as I read through all these posts and realize I don’t know much! 😦 But you’ve given me an introduction here and I can tell I would like this poet as well. I am all for poetry that is understandable, clear and concise! 🙂
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I was introduced to his poetry by a friend. Listen to him on You Tube. He has a wonderful delivery. He was poet laureate in the early 2000s. I think you will enjoy him a lot. Thanks Lillian.
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Beautiful Tribute Dwight!💖💗
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Thanks Cindy.
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Love this!
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Thank you very much!
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amazing
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He is one of my favorites too. Thanks for sharing this poem!
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You are welcome. Thank you for your comment!
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Huge fan…
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Yes!!
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