Smoke rings from my pipe
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 เม.ย. 2020
- In this episode you find me relaxed, smoking my pipe and with a glass of Islay Malt at my side. I talk a little about pipes and smoking and read you a poem from my collection Parable and Paradox (I also blow a few smoke rings!) Here's the poem I was reading, do also check out the book: www.amazon.co.uk/Parable-Para...
Smoke Rings From My Pipe
All the long day's weariness is done
I'm free at last to do just as I will
Take out my pipe, admire the setting sun
Practice the art of simply sitting still
Thank God I have this briar bowl to fill,
I leave the world with all its hopeless hype,
Its pressures, and its ever-ringing till,
And let it go in smoke rings from my pipe
The hustle and the bustle, these I shun
The tasks that trouble and the cares that kill,
The false idea that there's a race to run,
The pushing of that weary stone uphill,
The wretched i-phone's all-insistent trill,
Whingers and whiners, each with their own gripe,
I pack them in tobacco leaves until
They're blown away in smoke rings from my pipe
And then at last my real work is begun,
My chance to chant, to exercise the skill
Of summoning the muses, one by one,
To meet me in their temple, touch my quill
(I have a pen but quills are better still)
And when the soul is full, the time is ripe
Kindle the fire of poetry that will
Breathe and expand like smoke-rings from my pipe
Prince I have done with grinding at the mill,
These petty-pelting tyrants aren't my type,
So lift me up and set me on a hill,
A free man blowing smoke rings from his pipe.
This is who I want to be when I grow up...more pipe related content please🙂
its coming soon, in amongst the books
@@MalcolmGuitespell❤
The biggest addiction of pipe smoking is one’s obsession of collecting so many pipes. Also Malcolm you are a certain age like myself and therefore visiting the the long gone, well stocked pipe shops and tobacconists of various English towns and cities was an absolute delight to the senses, the smell of tobacco and the beautifully coloured exotic porcelain jars filled with various euphoric inducing tobacco mixtures, now sadly long gone and part of a lost world. “ Ah, the smoke filled blue remembered hills of one’s youth, where everyone seemingly drew contentment from a pipe and no self respecting wing commander or squadron leader, from Guy Gibson to Douglas Bader was seen without a British bulldog pipe clenched in his teeth.” So tally ho, old chap,and long may you keep puffing.
As a 27 year old pipe smoker there's something special about working a hard days work and coming home to light a pipe at the end of the day.
There is a wondrous word in German "Gemütlichkeit" that came to my mind when the poem was read. On google translations, it's described as "cozy, warm" but it's more than that. It's the chance to reflect, be joyous...it's, I think, an older cultural movement celebrated by the pipe. Thank you for sharing your smoke rings!
Thanks, that's a wonderful word!
"Gemütlichkeit".... Such a wonderful word and meaning. Thank you for sharing it.
Gosh that was nice. The poem and the smoke. Could almost pick up the aroma. Gandalf may not be impressed but I am.
And that’s why pipe smokers live longer. 😄💨💨💨
Ahhhhhhh. The smoke rings, aroma, a spot of whiskey, and a beckon call to the muse for poetic therapy! This made me smile! Thanks!
Beautiful! I'm in my 30s, and you inspire me to become the best gray-haired man I can hope to be. Relaxing in an old worn-down chair, blowing smoke rings with my pipe, a finger of Scotch next to me (good choice on the Ardbeg, by the way), and perhaps...if I am enormously blessed, reading poetry and stories to my grandchildren. This is heaven on earth, to me.
If I can accomplish all these in my life, then I will know I have lived a good life.
may God grant you your wishes!
I love rewatching old videos and this one is the one I will always go back to beautiful voice and love the Peterson love from Ireland 🇮🇪
I started smoking pipe during finals in college, nothing can't dissipate my stress like taking a minute to sit and listen and smoke my pipe. Truly it is a persuit fit for gentleman of the soul
So brilliant. Hearing you recite your words whilst smoking from your pipe. Oh you good sir are a most beautiful sight! So happy to have discovered you and your channel. All the best!
Bravo, Bravo. That was an excellent poem. Said everything that needed to be said.
Lovely! I am a Christian, a pipe maker, pipe smoker and lover of poetry, so your channel is rapidly becoming a favourite.
Thanks, I am in awe of anyone who has the skill to make pipes!
Finishing my glass of bourbon with my pipe filled with Boswells Northwoods. I can’t imagine a better way to spend my evening after a long day of toil. Thank you Malcom for the poem explaining why my pipe is one of my favorite ways to relax. I am so enjoying your channel.
Be well,
Stephen
thanks!
I enjoyed a pipe of my own while watching. Thank you, Malcolm.
excellent! best way to watch it!
As did I my brother!
Can't help but pack some va/per goodness while hanging with Mr Malcolm! Outstanding vid ... 🍻
My favorite poem of your’s Malcom 😊
“To exercise the skill
Of summoning the muses one by one
To meet me in their temple,
Touch my quill,
I have a pen but quills are better still.”
Wonderful!
How simply splendid.
And so relaxing.
Lovely poem. Thank you for sharing. I recently took up pipe smoking at the middle age of 51. I love it. It is so relaxing and great for the contemplative time.
Right time, right place. Arbors, harbors, and those things we hold dear. Just wisps of what's lost, when sudden is fear. So far, yet so near.
Thankyou Malcolm :)I was discussing smoking pipes with my Dad earlier today -he used to smoke them, as a kid I loved all the paraphernalia associated with it.
love this
Love all your vids Malcom!
Masterful poetry and thought, thank you!
Very nice. Beautiful indeed.
Hi Malcolm, I just wanted to thank you for this glorious video. Whenever I feel stressed or annoyed I sit down and smoke my pipe while listening to this and it helps me every time! More poems about smoking while you are smoking a pipe is needed in my life, thanks again, you rock Malcolm! 🤘🏻😎
Thanks the next episode is all about pipes!
@@MalcolmGuitespell glorious! I look forward to it! Rock on my friend 🤘🏻
Great summation and celebration in beautiful language of the act of pipe smoking.
One of my favorite poems & hobbies!
These poems and other odd bits have brought me lovely respite this week from all this stuff brewing and bubbling in the USA. Thank you for being here where I could find you.
Glad you enjoyed it
I am so glad I found your channel
Amazing poem. Thanks for sharing.
Greetings from Arizona. I watched your video on my patio while smoking my Peterson pipe. It made for a perfect moment. Thank you.
This is so lovely. Thank You.
Thanks for listening
Lovely, lovely, lovely. Thank you!
Thank you too!
Good morning Malcolm,
In these days of political correctness when smoking is frowned upon by the intelligentsia, it's nice to see a Cambridge don and college chaplain continuing the noble art of pipe smoking in the tradition of C.S. Lewis and Tolkien. There used to be a good tobacconist on King's Parade in the early '80s, Colin Lunn, sadly long since gone.
I have been reading your anthology for Lent and Easter, though l don't find poetry easy, having not read it since 'A' level.
We are living in strange times at the moment and, in general, the very best is coming forth from people. As a liberal Anglican l like to think that the Holy Spirit is working in those of all faiths and none, though many religious, and atheist, fundamentalists would not agree with me on this.
God bless.
thanks for the encouragement, and I agree that the Holy Spirit is free to blow where he lists and inspire whom he pleases without respect to our artificial church boundaries!
That was a very pleasant 6 mins sat on an empty train station. With my wretched iPhone!! Many thanks. Andrew
glad to have provided the diversion!
I'm really very grateful for these videos. Thank you & God bless.
You are very welcome
Great poem.
This video, your commentary on pipe smoking, and your wonderful poem makes me so happy. I’ve smoked a pipe for a while, but it wasn’t till I listened to your poem that I could really explain to people why I love a good briar bowl so much. Thank you so much for this.
thanks, a good briar bowl is a thing of beauty!
Thank you very much for making this! It's relaxing to watch and listen to 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it!
Soy un nuevo subscriptor. Comence a fumar tabaco en pipa junyo con mi abuelo cuando cumpli 23 años de edad. Realmente es un hermoso momento, desde la preparacion para disfrutar el tabaco hasta el ultimo momento, limpiar la pipa. Un abrazo grande querido Sr. Malcom. Un abrazo calido desde Chile.
How very relaxing.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you Malcolm. This was so fun to see your pipes and listen to your poem ;)
Glad you enjoyed it!
This channel is a treasure
, great videos.
Glad you enjoy it!
I love your stories Malcom there inspires me good bless you 👼👼🙏🙏
Glad you like them!
Well done, sir. Well done.
love it
I can certainly relate to that poem
Very enjoyable..glad to find your bids though quite belated...
Lovely
You did it! Thanks!
No problem!
Hello Malcolm. I have just stumbled across your channel and have just enjoyed watching your smoke rings video.
Thank you for posting such wonderful, personal content, especially pipe related experiences and stories. I have subscribed to your channel and will be perusing your videos tonight as I sit and enjoy a pipe of my own. I trust this message will find you well sir and again thank you for sharing your corner of the world with us all. Take care and happy piping.
Welcome aboard!
Beautiful.
Thank you!
Benathe the wind hale and sleet
The worlds complexity meets my feet
Ever present but never known
A fleeting feeling far from home
I gaze between the oil and light
Reflections dance upon my sight
Nestled beneath a well sewn cap
My jolly old pipe, a well known chap.
Blessings.
ah, pipes naturally make for poetry!
Ardbeg...nice choice. I'm enjoying An Oa at the moment myself!
Good choice!
Wow, what a great poem. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
Brilliant 😊
Wonderful!
Many thanks!
I started smoking a pipe last year, age 23. Your channel has been a wonderful find!
glad you've found it. enjoy your pipe!
Seems I discovered your poetry last 🌙 ! Now I am enjoying reading your singing bowl book, I'm a few poems in and really enjoying!
thanks! I hope yo enjoy the whole book!
Thank you, sir.
You're welcome
You and that poem speaks to my soul! This is why I love smoking pipes and yes I was smoking my pipe and drinking an Isley scotch when I stumbled upon your video! Cheers!
excellent, that's the best way to watch my little films
Heard you on Pipes Mag podcast today ... great interview .
Loved this poem 😎
All the best
Bernie
That was an awesome read. Happy smoke rings to you sir.
Thank you kindly
I'm about to visit the local Renaissance soon and this just makes me want to go there even more
You say the right thing at the right time Malcolm and Smoke Rings from my pipe was just right for me today.
Although now no longer a pipe smoker on health grounds, I relate to your pleasure in lighting up and the lovely
feel of watching the smoke rise. Plus for me the aroma of pipe tobacco is dare I say attractive and gives a
lovely sense of contentment. After a very busy day its been a pleasure to hear this poem nay a delight!!
Dare I go back to my pipe it is still with my old grandfathers original brass pipe rack? I wonder?
My late DH smoked a pipe, which I always enjoyed. So did my step-dad. But I'm the one who liked the Isla and Jura and Laphroig...To be savoured and enjoyed. Thank you!
Good stuff!
That’s great, I really enjoyed…. I’m a poet and…. A pipe smoker…. And Laphroiag drinker, cheers
Life is good, Priest. Calm waters and fair winds...
My mother had me a wall hanging made with the last phrase of your poem, “A free man set me on a hill blowing smoke rings from my pipe” followed by your name after she saw and shared my fondness for the poem. I wish I could send you a photo of it. I have hung it over my my dresser were my pipes rest. I will treasure it.
Love that!
My love pipe 😂
Fantastic videos God bless you
Thank you so much
just found you while trying to learn to blow smoke rings. pardon my young’un’s slang but your vibes are impeccable. as a poet with a love for antiquey old-timey things like pipes you’re amazing
thanks, and every blessing
Greetings from NJ
Just saw this posted on FB. It was watched and thoroughly enjoyed with a bowl of Vincent Manil in an old Kaywoodie. Stay well
excellent!
I just bought a Vauen Shire pipe, the Hugg model. If I can't blow smoke ships with it, I'll have to return it.
Wow, what took me so long to find you? Glad I did.
What a delightful video and beautiful channel! I’m so glad I’ve discovered you, thanks to DalePiper who gave you a shoutout!
Best wishes and many smoke rings to come!
Welcome aboard!
What a gem of content I have found.
Santa every other day of the year:
Lovely simply lovely, I raise my Peterson to you Sir
So nice of you
cool vid and awesome poem really enjoyed it
Glad you enjoyed it
You are a sage
you are very kind
That poem will be the piece of writing I point people to when they ask me about smoking a pipe! Another great video sir. Long may you puff and sip and one day I hope we may share a glass and a smoke and maybe a couple of tunes on the banjo or fiddle or guitar with you on mandolin
that would be good!
Good grain, good pipe!
Yes indeed!
Dear Mr. Guite my compliments on your poem, pipe and whiskey 🥃! I was made aware of your channel by Mr. John Pounder and share his view that there is much quality to be enchanted by in your videos. Kind regards from a locked down Milano 🇮🇹.
SF.
Thank you kindly
Very happy to meet you. Came by way of Dale Piper and BRTV. Love Ardbeg as well. Poem was fantastic. Be well, my friend.
Thanks and welcome
When you end up like this... you've made it in life
Wonderful content Malcolm! Love your channel especially the lord of the rings and pipe content, Besides navy roles , Sherlock Holmes, the cherry aromatic you smoked with Dr Harrelson and Peterson Standard mixture what other blends do you smoke ? Any english blend recomendations that you smoke whilst writing or other?
And your zippo is lovely is it a basic brass zippo? Or is it brass with an antique finish?
A eautiful poem on pipe smoking by the way!! Peaceful bowls to you😃
I just found your channel. It was a suggestion from a friend, Dale Piper. Great video. Greetings from Arkansas.
Thanks for coming
Malcolm I have just discovered your Channel (recommended by a good friend) and I am delighted to have found you. The poem was wonderful and completely in harmony with my sentiments. You Sir are a very proficient creator of smoke rings...I guess the result of years of practice. I am now looking forward to working through your back catalogue of presentations.
Welcome aboard! I hope you enjoy the other ones too. I certainly enjoy making them!
I would love a copy of that poem. It is a Medicine for the senses
thanks. It's in my book Parable and Paradox
At last some culture on TH-cam!
Thoroughly enjoyed the vlog. Sub’d 😀👍🏼💨💨💨
Well spoken! From one old grey beard to another. Can't understand why any man would shave, as it's the mane that distinguishes the lion from other cats.
absolutely!
This video is so fun. This is a tangible illustration of the differences between Nikabrik and Trumpkin: Nikabrik didn't smoke and refused to dance. Today, there are too many Nikabriks both inside and outside of the church, any kind of smoking having a negative stigma, people uptight rather than participating in the Great Dance.
I think of Gandalf, and how he blew smoke rings that chased around the room and gathered about his head! : )
yes indeed
My friends, this embodies Tolkien’s vision of hobbit life.
Thank you Sir for sharing your thoughts on pipe smoking, the poem you recite exactly captures one of those pipe generated moments of panacea, which quell all of life's imposters of what we at first believe are challenges, however, your pipe, that of the house of Peterson's Sherlock Holmes original series, a make of which I have several, all extremely good companions, what you do not share, unless I have missed it, is what tobacco you are at that moment enjoying, this I would very much welcome to know. Once again thank you for taking the time to share these moments. God Bless. Steve.
Thanks. On that particular occasion I was smoking a Black cherry Cavendish because its an aroma my wife prefers (and she was holding the camera!) but on my own I sometimes smoke strange English mixes such as 'Sherlock Holmes, or Parson's Pleasure
@@MalcolmGuitespell Thank you for your reply, Parson's Pleasure is a new one for me, I shall investigate. God Bless. Steve.
Malcolm Guite Parson's Pleasure, Murray & Sons UK, unfortunately I can not find a supplier here in the UK, I shall persevere.
...my Irish grandma,Kate,smoked a pipe,probably still does.
Ah, I've never managed to get smoke rings from smoking my pipes before. I have a couple of Peterson pipes too. A straight billiard (silver tip series I think it was) and a bent apple (Irish Army) I am quite fond of them.
they're great pipes!
@@MalcolmGuitespell they are indeed. I'm about to run out of my current supply of Virginia (Dunhills standard, one of the last batches I think before Peterson took over) are there any Virginia blends you could recommend trying? I'll get some more practice on blowing smoke rings while I do so I can recite this poem to myself.