Douglas Tallet at The South Gare, mouth of the River Tees, 03.08.76
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Dad was a prolific writer of poetry, mostly on themes relevant to the Tallet family and Teesside where we lived. Eight of his poems can be reached from the links below; more may be added later. If you enjoy reading these and would like to see more on this Web site, please . |
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"To an absent one" | Written at the time of Richard’s first leaving home to go to Newcastle University |
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"Wishing" | Also written at this time, which appears to have been quite traumatic for Dad |
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"Summer beach" | A word picture of Redcar beach on a busy Summer day |
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"Coast conscious" | In praise of living at the coast |
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"They who go down to the sea" | About the sinking of a trawler on 16.02.65 |
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"September Morning" | Images of an early morning in Redcar |
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"For services rendered" | 25 years of employment at Head Wrightson |
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"Five day week" | Weekend pleasures away from the office |
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