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Funny and heartbreaking, a difficult combination that the poet excels at.

Synopsis

In MAYBE TODAY, Barry Dickson skewers the absurdities of the human condition using humor and satire. But just when you think that's mainly what you're getting, he sneaks one in on you that's totally serious. Come to think of it, they're all totally serious. Even the funny ones.

A collection of poems that are equally funny and heartbreaking, equally entertaining and profound.


The poems feel like a stream of consciousness; they are random, intrusive, light, heavy, long, short, brief, and dwelt upon, just like the thoughts that must have prompted them. The poems also bend time as they take us through the past that can’t be changed, the present that continues to pass, and the future that maybe someday could be better.


Mr. Barry Dickson does not shy away from sharing his personal and intimate experiences, memories, and feelings, making the poems raw, real, and relatable. He shares with his readers his regrets, his hopes, his mistakes, his failings, his heartaches, all while his humorous attitude shines through like the court jester in tragedies.


There is a message within each poem, even the lighthearted and brief ones feel like they had meant a lot to the person writing them, and they are written in a way that is bound to mean a lot to the person reading them.


I recommend this book of poetry to anyone who enjoys poetry, particularly the type that is written in such a satirical way that will at least make you smile, if nothing else.

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Synopsis

In MAYBE TODAY, Barry Dickson skewers the absurdities of the human condition using humor and satire. But just when you think that's mainly what you're getting, he sneaks one in on you that's totally serious. Come to think of it, they're all totally serious. Even the funny ones.

THE ADVERBIAL WORLD OF MATCH.COM

 

Your profile says that you are quite.

It also states you can be very. Sometimes even very very.

In addition, I see that you are partly and slightly, 

not to mention mostly, though you did mention it nine times.

Thanks for writing, but I’m looking

for someone who’s extremely.

I also have a soft spot in my heart for highly,

but there I’ll try to compromise.

One place, however, I will not bend.

You mention several times you never.

Forgive me, please, I’d like someone

who at least occasionally.

And frankly, even at my age,

I wouldn’t mind a mate who often.



BARRY DICKSON  1945-

 

The instant you are born, you get a dash.

A reminder the day life begins that one day it will end. Guaranteed.

Joe Jones, 1966 dash. Jennifer Kristin Rabinowitz, 2021 dash.

Somewhere in a county seat, a very willing clerk

sits ready to write a year to the right of your dash.     

Michael Jackson, 1958 dash 2009

 

You cannot have your dash removed…there are no dashectomies.

You cannot get rid of your dash by living a good life. Sorry.

One man does not have a bigger dash than another man.

Rich people cannot cheat death buy buying more dashes; Bill Gates’

dash is identical to the dash of the bag lady

you passed on your way to work this morning.

 

Nothing personal, butyour dash is worthless.

You cannot sell it for one penny or auction it on eBay.

 

Are you a Christian? You cannot be saved from the dash.

A Jew? 5800 years of history have not removed one single dash.

A Muslim? All the passion and intensity on earth will never delete your dash.

A Buddhist? You have gained great wisdom. Guess what. You still have a dash.

 

So as long as there is an empty space to the right of your dash, enjoy.

Live, love, learn. And be nice to that other guy.

Because no matter who he is or what he’s done,

no matter who you are or who you think you are,

I can assure you, with absolute certainty, that you both have a dash

and a very willing county clerk.

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About the author

Barry Dickson is a retired Madison Avenue Creative Director. He's been published in North American Review, Haiku Journal and Pearl. He was a finalist for the Hearst Poetry Prize and received Special Mention in Pushcart Prize. His poetry book, Maybe Today, is available at barry-dickson.com & Amazon. view profile

Published on October 12, 2021

Published by Cherry Grove Collections

5000 words

Contains mild explicit content ⚠️

Genre:Poetry

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