Bob Dylan in Tangier

Joe Ambrose reutrns with a Christmas poem

by Joe Ambrose, Literary Editor (2005-2018)
first published: December, 2009

a christmas poem from Joe Ambrose

Bob Dylan in Tangier

I saw Bob Dylan in Tangier.
He walked to the corner
Then he disappeared.
Hoodie up, head pulled down
Crazy day, Bob Dylan in town.

Joe Ambrose
Literary Editor (2005-2018)

Joe Ambrose wrote 14 books, including Chelsea Hotel Manhattan and The Fenian Reader. Joe sadly passed away in 2018. Visit Joe's website which was completed just before his passing, for more info: JoeAmbrose.co.uk.
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