The Maple Tree
This tree grew much faster than I thought it would.20 total reviews
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
What a fun poem for your picture, Annie. I enjoyed reading it. I like the rhymes and the use of descriptive words. Even though the tree is gone, its remnant still give animals something to enjoy. I could see the kitties sleeping on it.
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Best wishes in the contest.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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What a fun poem for your picture, Annie. I enjoyed reading it. I like the rhymes and the use of descriptive words. Even though the tree is gone, its remnant still give animals something to enjoy. I could see the kitties sleeping on it.
its'-->its
Best wishes in the contest.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 29-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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This was a true story, and a fun poem to write. The tree gave good shade in the summer but became a nuisance. The tree cutters humored me and left me a nice stump and the neighbor's kittens were always naping on it. Probably waiting for the birds to come back. Since then the poor stump has been completely covered with snow as we have had an enormous amount this year. Thanks so much for your kind review. Have a great New Year.
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello Annie, I enjoyed reading your poem. I almost felt as if you were talking about the ol' maple tree that I once had. I especially liked:
It grew and branches spread with ease
As seasons passed I raked its' leaves
Those branches grew but harmed the roof
We cut it down I have the proof
(Very good. Of this I can relate. I had the tree cut down, and it was expensive. My grandchildren now sit on its stump.)
A fun poem. Silky rhyming. A pleasure to read. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. LateBloomer
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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Hello Annie, I enjoyed reading your poem. I almost felt as if you were talking about the ol' maple tree that I once had. I especially liked:
It grew and branches spread with ease
As seasons passed I raked its' leaves
Those branches grew but harmed the roof
We cut it down I have the proof
(Very good. Of this I can relate. I had the tree cut down, and it was expensive. My grandchildren now sit on its stump.)
A fun poem. Silky rhyming. A pleasure to read. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. LateBloomer
Comment Written 29-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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This was a true story, and a fun poem to write. The tree gave good shade in the summer but became a nuisance. I was shocked at how expensive it was to have it removed but they were kind and humored me and left me a nice stump. Since then the poor stump has been completely covered with snow as we have had an enormous amount this year. Thanks so much for your kind review. Have a great New Year.
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Annie, I thought that it was a true story bedause it sounded just like mine. Just sharing here ... I took my tree down after Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The eye of the storm hit our township. I prayed for four hours and ask God not to let that tree come thru the center of our home, and I promised that I would remove that tree as soon as financially possible. It was $1,500--ten years ago. Happy New Years and may the snow stay in Washington. Cheers! LateBloomer ~ Margaret
Comment from Gee
Nice stump. It looks like one I use to have.
Nice little reminisces poem. I enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing.
Happy Holidays. I hope to see more of your work in the upcoming year.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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Nice stump. It looks like one I use to have.
Nice little reminisces poem. I enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing.
Happy Holidays. I hope to see more of your work in the upcoming year.
Comment Written 29-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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This was a true story, and a fun poem to write. Since then the poor stump has been completely covered with snow as we have had an enormous amount this year. Thanks so much for your kind review. Have a great New Year.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I adored the sentiments here, the memories and your well chosen words Annie. I just have one suggestion for this line, for the sake of meter:
"It now holds seeds for squirrels, birds,"
A fine read.
Love Dolly x
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2021
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I adored the sentiments here, the memories and your well chosen words Annie. I just have one suggestion for this line, for the sake of meter:
"It now holds seeds for squirrels, birds,"
A fine read.
Love Dolly x
Comment Written 29-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2021
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Thank you, Dolly. Your tips are always appreciated and changes made. Thanks again and have a great New Year.
Comment from Sherry Asbury
It is sad when a tree must be cut down, but sometimes it is unavoidable. I had such a walnut tree, cherished and revered - we had walnuts do plentiful I share them with many. However, a horrible storm came and it cracked. Its stump is still there I am told...I miss that tree. You have given us a great story!
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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It is sad when a tree must be cut down, but sometimes it is unavoidable. I had such a walnut tree, cherished and revered - we had walnuts do plentiful I share them with many. However, a horrible storm came and it cracked. Its stump is still there I am told...I miss that tree. You have given us a great story!
Comment Written 29-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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This was a true story, and a fun poem to write. Since then the poor stump has been completely covered with snow as we have had an enormous amount this year. Thanks so much for your kind review. Have a great New Year.
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
' The Maple Tree ' , is an extremely well-written and delightfully descriptive piece. Penned with craft and skill. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. Good luck with the contest. Please let me know how you get on?
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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' The Maple Tree ' , is an extremely well-written and delightfully descriptive piece. Penned with craft and skill. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. Good luck with the contest. Please let me know how you get on?
Comment Written 29-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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This was a true story, and a fun poem to write. The tree gave good shade in the summer but became a nuisance. Since then the poor stump has been completely covered with snow as we have had an enormous amount this year. Thanks so much for your kind review. Have a great New Year.
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AnnieDawn, you're very welcome. It's a
wonderful poem. You deserved the kind review. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment from royowen
Yes we had to cut down a rather lustrous Ficus tree, but it broke the water pipe underground, and luckily hadn't damaged the foundations of the house, it provided magnificent shade, but it is no more. Beautifully written in rhyming aabb, and a great post. Well done, good luck and HNY blessings Roy
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Yes we had to cut down a rather lustrous Ficus tree, but it broke the water pipe underground, and luckily hadn't damaged the foundations of the house, it provided magnificent shade, but it is no more. Beautifully written in rhyming aabb, and a great post. Well done, good luck and HNY blessings Roy
Comment Written 29-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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This was a true story, and a fun poem to write. The tree gave good shade in the summer but became a nuisance. Since then the poor stump has been completely covered with snow as we have had an enormous amount this year. Thanks so much for your kind review. Have a great New Year.
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Well done Stump
Comment from irishauthorme
What a neat story! Funny how you get attached to those trees. We have a huge willow tree (Planted many years before we bought this house) in our back yard that sheds dead limbs all the time and even more when the wind blows-almost always here in Wyoming-and it is a nuisance but we cannot cut it down, just have it trimmed every year.
A good picture to go with; the picture said many words, too.
irish
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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What a neat story! Funny how you get attached to those trees. We have a huge willow tree (Planted many years before we bought this house) in our back yard that sheds dead limbs all the time and even more when the wind blows-almost always here in Wyoming-and it is a nuisance but we cannot cut it down, just have it trimmed every year.
A good picture to go with; the picture said many words, too.
irish
Comment Written 29-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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This was a true story, and a fun poem to write. The tree gave good shade in the summer but became a nuisance. Since then the poor stump has been completely covered with snow as we have had an enormous amount this year. Thanks so much for your kind review. Have a great New Year.
Comment from Fenix Rhysing
It ended too soon... great sentiment without being sappy, but somehow for me it begs for another stanza. Which I suppose is a good thing, always leave the reader wanting more.
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reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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It ended too soon... great sentiment without being sappy, but somehow for me it begs for another stanza. Which I suppose is a good thing, always leave the reader wanting more.
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Comment Written 29-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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I really appreciate an honest review and I believe I have one here. Three stars is a below average rating. Can you give me an idea as to what worked and what didn't for you and maybe where I might add another stanza? I would like to give this some tweaking.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Strong rhyme pattern and rhymes including nap and cap, as well as ease and leaves.
Looks like there was more than an ample amount of snow.
Seems stump now serves more than one purpose.
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Strong rhyme pattern and rhymes including nap and cap, as well as ease and leaves.
Looks like there was more than an ample amount of snow.
Seems stump now serves more than one purpose.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 29-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2021
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This was a true story, and a fun poem to write. Since then the poor stump has been completely covered with snow as we have had an enormous amount this year. Thanks so much for your kind review. Have a great New Year.
