Photography by Artist, Jasper James
Slapped by labels, sprinkled with stardust,
and he’s worn the tread off of more than a few
pair of boots. He’s snapped more strings
than gum snapped at a bazooka joe convention.
He’s been spelled by potions and powders,
fondled by hungry groupies, and chiseled by
more than a few managers. He’s had new loves,
breakups, cat fight jealousies, and regroups.
He croons to soothing clickety-clack
in his sleep as he goes from town to town.
He can’t remember how long it’s been since
he’s been home. He carries her in his soul
like a turtle carries home; it’s all the way down.
The figure in the photo looks like a young Bob Dylan to me, which is why my poem is in honor of him.
Carrie is today’s host of The Sunday Muse.
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Nice! Got to love the enigma that is Bob.
–Shay
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Thanks, Shay!
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Beautiful tribute Li
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Thanks, Sadje :)
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You’re welcome
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This is incredible—especially your line breaks and sound. It was definitely written to be read aloud.
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Flower, thank you. I just went back and read it aloud and I agree :)
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Love this tribute to Bob! I love where the image took you Lisa! Beautiful!!
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Carrie, thank you for the image as it made the poem easy to write :)
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Gorgeous tribute to Dylan. Beautifully crafted.
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Thank you, Beverly, and welcome back from your vaca!
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Mr. Zimmerman and I turn 80 this year! What a journey it’s been, for Robert and for Helen. His music is magic.
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Helen, that is terrific that you and Zimmy are same age, I take that as a good sign for both of you. I’m glad you’re a fan of his music, he’s given a lot of joy to the world over time — and is still going strong, just like you! <3
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“He’s snapped more strings / than gum snapped at a bazooka joe convention” – soo good!
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:) Thanks, q!
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Love that picture… and “and he’s worn the tread off of more than a few
pair of boots.” amen to that.
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Thank you, Max. Unreal he’s almost 80 now.
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I know…I can’t believe it. Him and Ringo are 80 and over.
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BTW Lisa…I’ll have to do the self help youtube this week…I’ve been working since 5…I was called.
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OK cool. Have you chosen what youtube you’re going to watch yet?
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No…give me some direction….I’m not sure what to draw…any suggestions? I’m serious about this…I would like to learn
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I suggest you choose something you really want to draw. Have you decided what you want to draw? Once you decide that just go to youtube and put “draw _______ tutorial” in the search box. It should give you some options.
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I’m embarassed to tell you what I’ve always wanted to draw. I tried and tried and I couldn’t ever do it…I’ll do that but here is what I’ve always wanted to draw
it’s silly…when I was 20 I tried and tried…was going to ask my friend to help but I didn’t.
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What is it????
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Oh it’s the cartoon Beatles…lol… I’m going to do it.
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AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Did you find your youtube for it yet?
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I can’t believe it but I found this:
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Very cool. There ya go!
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Both our ears are attuned to croons this morning. Enjoyed your poem
Happy Sunday
Much💜love
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Thanks, Gillena :)
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A singular phenomenon is Mr Dylan. Great capture of his restless spirit. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe. He has been on the road a long time…
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And I don’t think he’ll stop.
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This is lovely!…He carries her in his soul!
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Thank you so much, Sunita.
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Bob Dylan was born in May 1941 so in 1966 he would have been 25. I am not familiar with this song but do know a lot of them.
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He’s been around for awhile…
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nice job
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Thank you, Mark.
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You’re welcome.
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Oh, I love what this poem says and the rhythm you written into it. Love Bob Dylan. Of all places he has chosen Tulsa, Oklahoma for his museum. I guess it makes sense because its right down the street from one of his biggest influences, Woody Guthrie. Can’t wait to go visit it when it opens.
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Thank you so much, Susie :) I had no idea he was building a museum and am taken aback by the location but when you say it’s near Woody I understand. Is there a museum for him there also? When is Bob’s supposed to open? OK is a fer piece from here!
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I love the feel of this poem. While I don’t know much about R. Zimmerman, I suspect you’ve captured essences of his life/career in a senses-filled capsule.
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Thanks much!
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Lovely–the contrast between what is worn away and what is protected…this makes me wonder if the songs are a place to conceal an idea or another layer to be given away.
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Insightful comment, Wyndolynne. Thank you.
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Ooh, nice!
I definitely feel like I’m sitting in a cafe right now with a beret tilted on my head, then when you’re done reading, we all snap our fingers.
And I love love love the last line: “He carries her in his soul
like a turtle carries home; it’s all the way down.”
Yes!
IT’S ALL THE WAY DOWN
:) :) :) :)
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Haha! I love your comment! While I’ve got you in the comment box, what’s the latest on your book???
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Omg, you’re a fricking mind reader, Li !!!!
Thank you so much for asking.
I was just talking to my husband THIS MORNING saying I was thinking of combining book III and IV just into book III because it’s taking SO LONG to get them out–I kinda want it to be over.
As for book II….. it’s delayed till next year now, due to COVID.
But I do appreciate your curiosity. Thank you.
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I’m like the Gary Larson dog, where the guy is talking to his dog but all she hears is her name. All I can see is that there is going to be books III and IV or book III-IV. Yippee!!!!!
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Hahahaha. Exactly! How I feel about so many things, the result just being my name only, hahaha.
But thank you. You made my day !!!!
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:) <3
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