Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night by Dylan Thomas

[kellyrfineman]

As I continue to age, I am no longer certain that I applaud the advice contained in Dylan Thomas's poem, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night", which Thomas wrote for his father. Or rather, I applaud it when applied to older individuals who opt to pull themselves out of life for various reasons - my lovely widow friend comes to mind, who, at

Comments

[reesa_grimm]

Cancer is evil! I hate it! My dad, aunt, and grandmother all died from it. I am so sorry for your friend. And you.

Thank you for the information on the poem. It's very interesting.

[kellyrfineman]

I'm glad you enjoyed the info on the poem. And yeah, cancer sucks. I'm very sorry for your losses, and thankful for your kind thoughts.

[reesa_grimm]

Thank you Kelly. And you are welcome. I enjoy reading your posts.
Love your icon!

[lizjonesbooks]

So sorry about your friend.:o(

[kellyrfineman]

I am sorry as well, but more for him and his family.

[amygreenfield]

Great explication of the villanelle form, Kelly. While it's a wonderful poem, I share your mixed feelings. And I'm so sorry about your friend.

[kellyrfineman]

Glad to know I'm not alone with the mixed feelings. And thank you.

[slatts]

Thanks, Kelly. Good words. All of them. The poem. Your amazing poet-queen explanation of how this song was written and should be played (that shit blows me away all the time). And your post. Yes, your post. The words written. And those thought.

Thank you, friend.

[kellyrfineman]

Glad you liked the post. XO