R.S. Thomas

On A Marriage

“Is there another poem in all English literature that more poignantly, more deftly, or more honestly describes the end of a long marriage, the end of a love's life?”

On A Blackbird Singing

“It's strange, that from such an ugly, dark image of a blackbird comes such a beautiful piece of poetry. It's as if R.S.Thomas is speaking about a close, dependable friend, rather than a scavenger! Beautifully written - i particularly love the pensive tone of the first stanza.”

On Evans

“...........my love of poetry began with this poem studied as part of my English Higher course (in Scotland) it served to, along with an inspirational teacher, give me years of enjoyment.”

On A Welsh Testament

“I had the pleasure of an Elderhostel week in Wales during which we attended a rehearsal of a Welsh chorus and participated in Welsh dancing so it is a great pleasure to discover a Welsh poet who speaks so well, with typical diffidence, to the undervaluing of the rich Welsh culture.”

On The Woman

“a wonderful poem, so harsh,and mores the better for it I always enjoy his take on religion, as an atheist I find it easier to read a poem about God that is more realistic rather than supernatural. a true genius of the written word.”

On An Old Man

“In this poem tree has been chosen as analogy for an oldage that bears harshness of life and time. The poet is sorry to loose the old man one day whose figure he cannot see anymore upon this earth.”