The Boy who turned into a Boat | Poetry reading, by Tom Burleigh.

One of the poems from a book I wrote: The Troubles of Magnet Boy, and other Gloomy Tales. Illustrated by Kay Dawson.
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All words in this video: © Copyright Tom Burleigh 2015, narration © Copyright Tom Burleigh 2024, illustration © Copyright Kay Dawson 2015.

[@sheilaedquist9552]

So very imaginative! You have the perfect voice for this Tom!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Sheila 🙂

[@lizfletcher2072]

Perfection, Perfection!! 🚣👌😘

[@pennyraper8705]

Love it x

[@bronwyndobbins282]

Wow, very different poem. Thankyou, Tom. Read very well.

[@milemarker301]

ha, omg. Caught me out and surprised a laugh. Evocative of childhood and dreams but then to end up with parents and their dream boat. hehehe lol. thank you.

[@veronicahoenshell1938]

A good chuckle😂💞 thank you I liked your poem☺️

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Veronica 🙂

[@artieash6671]

Oh yes! A laugh in the morning. Just the ticket. Thank you.

[@twila4426]

Love it

[@Cali-at-the-beach]

This is so great Tom! Love the poem and the drawings!

[@charlotte0069]

Maybe it was the best for both the boy and parents! Loved the reading of your poem Tom, thank you

[@joshyboy1974]

Truly heart breaking and quiet beautiful. Thank you for sharing this lovely poem .

[@lexieslarksandcrafts]

I absolutely loved your book when I bought it a couple of years ago Tom. There is no end to your talents!!!

[@ritaspeers1259]

Oh my gosh!

[@eba44]

Love this!!! Now I want to hear what the boyboat thinks about it all. Wonderful tail, Tom. Thank you. ; )

[@alanaschneider1496]

Literally Laughed Out Loud! So you Tom!

[@cldolen]

Delightful! Delightful!....With a surprise ending that encourages parents to do their best with what they, 've got, Ha Ha!,Yes. Wonderful cadence, words bouncing off each other, Skillfully and playfully illustrated by Kay Dawson. A tiny humorous masterpiece.

[@xxzcfdxc]

Loved it ! Especially the the ending 😄

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Mimi 🙂

[@maggiemaymightnot]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 what an ending 😆

[@judysparks1132]

Fantastic ❤

[@patriciamoore603]

Loved the surprised twist!❤

[@charlesperez9976]

That was fantastic,a bittersweet poem!

[@Yiasafrai]

Really missing you and your videos. Your soothing rambling rolling tones and familiar smiling calm music help me when i am feeling so anxious. I hope you and all your loved ones are doing well. I, as many of us, will be here when you're back. Since i discovered you, you've been my favourite mudlarker (and all the variations of that title)

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️. Wow! Out there, but really cool!

[@ALayne08]

Tom, You were great and I knew you would be perfect for this. I watched it three times, because your voice was made for narration. Thank you for doing this.

[@ManchesterMudlarks]

very good tom , enjoyed that lucky parents lol , m

[@jeriannroberts1816]

Awe Tom, you've done it again, my friend. I hope they never catch sail to Butcher's Bay.

[@martinprice]

It's a few years since I read the book, so listening to this was pleasant surprise. Well read too; the pace fits with the story.

[@123uschie]

Wonderful!

[@user-yf4mq7jc4b]

Love it! Slightly macabre with delicious hints of Roald Dahl. I will send this to my grandsons who may wonder if they are better than boats.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Katherine, I'm glad you liked it, and hope your grandsons will too. 🙂

[@leilanidewitt7442]

I love it

[@Angela-qg8yg]

Loved it

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

A very imaginative poem, Tom!❤

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Cynthia 🙂

[@anniecorbin7998]

Oh my goodness, I live it!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Annie 🙂

[@sianwarwick633]

Very good. Your tale is true to itself A bit Edward Gorey too

[@karenmoody7011]

This is brilliant 😅....top marks

[@theeclecticthriftercrafter]

That was indeed delightful with a fabulous twist. Poor boy :)

[@rikspector]

Tom, Thank you, I needed that! Cheers, Rik Spector

[@lindaahlgrim1331]

I loved this. It made me laugh.

[@lindaahlgrim1331]

I interrupted my husband as he was reading something & asked him to listen. He laughed, too.

[@bonnerdebbie]

AWESOME!! Thanks Tom!!

[@tombrooks3812]

Very interesting, i think i know a few of these parents😂✌️

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Tom, I think I do too. 🙂

[@lisewarren2292]

Great story. The end is, sadly, realistic in its creepiness. I'm pretty sure some kids think, or know, their parents would have prefered a thing over them. I'll go sit in the sun for a while.

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Lise, I aimed to include sadness and elements of realism amongst the silliness. I hope it's nice outside where you are. It's cold and windy here.

[@Daytona2]

😂 that's quite dark! Perfect reading 😊

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Daytona 🙂

[@michelegaccione9522]

That was so delightful Tom!❤

[@artieash6671]

I hope this wasn't a goodbye. Miss your posts and hope you are in good health.

[@nananaannncy404]

What a charming little bit of greatness!

[@milenasorak8163]

Your warm and pleasant voice makes this poem beautiful.

[@janerobo5911]

Just lovely 😍 I sent you a message

[@sianwarwick633]

Do more ?

[@Hippiechick11]

I loved hearing you read this. I had gotten a kindle version awhile ago, so I'll have to go reread it!

[@ALayne08]

Tom are you okay? I’m just concerned because you’re normally more active on here that this. Maybe I missed something or forgot some announcement you made. I know a few channels have shut theirs down. I pray that all is well with you. Take care and be well

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

Yay…first!

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

Great little poem. Thanks for posting!

[@tomburleigh9261]

Thanks Erin, I'm glad you enjoyed it.🙂

[@magorzatamichalik7078]

Ach

[@emilyjayne77]

😂poor boy

[@tomburleigh9261]

Maybe he's happy as a boat though 🙂

[@JNeilWalker-mn7jk]

Has to be the most annoying ,boring, voice .

[@redbeard8834]

Well then ...here I set all broken hearted came to shit but only farted but what the hell at least I can sit and injoy the smell