Comment from Senyai

Excellent

Hi Anonymous,

This is a lovely 5-7-5 of the plight of fires burning the beautiful trees on Madiera Island. The cycle of burning and restoration is nature's way of replenishing. Even though it is an amazing process, the pain of losing any tree is heartbreaking.

This poem spoke to me.

Good luck!

Senyai

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024

Thank you for your kind review. Knowing that this spoke to you has touched me deeply. Thank you

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

Excellent poem about this beautiful island. A friend of mine went on her honeymoon to Madeira Island. It is sad about the trees burning but at least they grow back. "Sings five hundred year old songs" is a marvelous line that shows the character and essence of the island.

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024

Thank you for taking the time to read this and leave such a kind review. Your words are very encouraging. Thank you

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I have visited Midiera many times and they have a Japanese garden which is gorgeous. I have visited at Christmas and in the summer and it is a beautiful place and Winston's Churchill loved Madeira. A fine poem and I had no idea they had forest fires, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2024

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024

Thank you for for taking the time to read this and leave such a lovely review. Yes, the Japanese garden is beautiful and Churchill did love it there. There's a statue of him and a couple of restaurants named after him too. Thanks again for the kind words. Much appreciated