Comment from bluegill

Good

Very nice. Did you ever play tree-tag as a child? The Douglas Fir smells like vanilla and eucalyptus smells like camphor.

 Comment Written 12-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2016

Yes, I did play tree tag as a child. The woods was my playground. I grew up in the woods and we hugged a lot of trees. Smelled and tasted them too. It is a wonder we lived. Thanks for your review.

Comment from melyuki

Excellent

Hi Annie thanks for sharing this cute little 5-7-5 poem about a Tree Hugger. The words paint a beautiful picture in the mind's eye and of course the picture choice just enriches the reader's own personal imagination. Lovely combination of words and best of luck in the contest Annie. happy smiles, mel

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thanks so much for your review. I am still hugging trees these days.

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

What a cute picture! This is an excellent entry for the Tree-Hugger 5-7-5 contest, AnnieDawn.

Both tree and child grow, and child grown to adult can now reach around the tree.
An original (at least to me) premise for a write. Loved it!

Connie

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2016

Loved the mischief in the child's eyes. Thanks for reviewing.

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

The time to worry
comes along when the pine tree
wraps itself round you.

Just a thought, but the tree wins in the end. Good oh. It never did any harm to anybody.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2016

What a cute response. Thanks for your review and comment.

Comment from jdunnsamson

Excellent

The sentiment expressed in this piece is terrific. The delivery is crisp without sappy emotionalism. I particularly like the briskness, the to the point nature, of the the last sentence: "Now they do."

I really enjoyed this - it made me smile. The photograph was perfect. Thank you.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2016

Thank you for your kind review. I was finally able to reach around Grandma's cherry tree after I grew up. I had to put pine for the syllable count.

Comment from kathleenspalding

Excellent

Cute 5 - 7 - 5 tells a story and paints a picture with very few words. Excellent use of artwork. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2016

Thank you for your kind review. I was finally able to reach around Grandma's cherry tree after I grew up. I had to put pine for the syllable count.

reply by kathleenspalding on 05-Mar-2016

You're welcome :-)

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

As a child my arms
would not reach around our big
Pine tree. Now they do.

Adorable picture to compliment your 5/7/5 poem. Well done.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2016

Thank you for your kind review. I was finally able to reach around Grandma's cherry tree after I grew up. I had to put pine for the syllable count.

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

Aaawwww. This is such a sweet piece of poetry dear anonymous! It brings back childhood memories.
Thank you for sharing!
Good luck!
Blessings!
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2016

Thank you for your kind review. I was finally able to reach around Grandma's cherry tree after I grew up. I had to put pine for the syllable count.

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

This is good and reminds me of a tree in the yard when i was a kid, now again a can't get my arms around it no more. good luck on this and have a great day.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016

Thanks so much for your review. I have a feeling this is going to be a tough contest.

reply by William Ross on 04-Mar-2016

I think you are right on that

Comment from DonandVicki

Excellent

The theme of a nature loving child is evident in your well composed 5-7-5. As an adult the inner child still comes through with the love to completely hug the tree.

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016

Thanks so much for your review. I have a feeling this is going to be a tough contest.