Gnarled Old Glory
The will to live is strong27 total reviews
Comment from gansach
This is a great poem for the Tree Hugger 5-7-5 writing prompt competition. I love trees and their amazing feats of growing in near impossible places~off of cliff sides, through cement cracks, and, like this old tree, twisting and writhing out of stony ground. Great job!
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
  |
This is a great poem for the Tree Hugger 5-7-5 writing prompt competition. I love trees and their amazing feats of growing in near impossible places~off of cliff sides, through cement cracks, and, like this old tree, twisting and writhing out of stony ground. Great job!
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
-
Hi Gansach,
Thank you! I am honored by your warm words and reception to my poem.
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
This is a remarkable picture. This is clearly a tree that wants to live and is doing so with tenacity. Your poem is a vivid description of the tree and its environment. Nicely written. Good Luck.
Z
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
|
This is a remarkable picture. This is clearly a tree that wants to live and is doing so with tenacity. Your poem is a vivid description of the tree and its environment. Nicely written. Good Luck.
Z
Comment Written 30-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
-
Hi Robert,
Your warm words warmed my heart. Thank you.
-
You're welcome
-
Thank you!
-
Thank you!
Comment from Janet Foor
Excellent 5/7/5 poem. Great picture to complement your work.
Perfect satori line. "life is tenacious" is a powerful message.
Very nicely done and good luck.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
|
Excellent 5/7/5 poem. Great picture to complement your work.
Perfect satori line. "life is tenacious" is a powerful message.
Very nicely done and good luck.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 30-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
-
Hi Janet. I am so honored by your sweet words. Warmed my heart.
Comment from DonandVicki
This has to be the best Tree hugger poem that I have reviewed. The photograph is STUNNING. It shows how powerful the will to survive can be. Nice composition.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
|
This has to be the best Tree hugger poem that I have reviewed. The photograph is STUNNING. It shows how powerful the will to survive can be. Nice composition.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
-
Thank you kindly, DonandVicki. I am honored by your words :-)
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Very well done! This is the perfect picture, with perfect words to compliment it. I love trees; they are probably the best of all nature's gifts. Whether clothed in leaves or bare, there is something magestic about them. Well done and good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
|
Very well done! This is the perfect picture, with perfect words to compliment it. I love trees; they are probably the best of all nature's gifts. Whether clothed in leaves or bare, there is something magestic about them. Well done and good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 30-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
-
I am very honored by your warm words. Thank you.
Comment from Neonewman
This is an excellent entry for this particular writing prompt. I love old trees, and often wonder what they've seen throughout their long lives. Thank you for sharing and best of luck in the vote's.
God bless,
Steve
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
|
This is an excellent entry for this particular writing prompt. I love old trees, and often wonder what they've seen throughout their long lives. Thank you for sharing and best of luck in the vote's.
God bless,
Steve
Comment Written 30-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
-
Hi Steve,
I know, the trees are like silent witnesses to all. I simply love them from the thin saplings to this gnarled old fella who was going to live not matter what!
Your kind words meant so much. Thank you.
-
Great description.
-
Thank you!
-
My pleasure.
Comment from Shanbreen
So true. Life is indeed tenacious. Well written with a visual that is so appropriate--I can almost feel the "stony" roots reach deep down to reach the wellspring as we are likely to do to survive. Thanks for sharing and best for the Tree-Hugger contest.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
 |
So true. Life is indeed tenacious. Well written with a visual that is so appropriate--I can almost feel the "stony" roots reach deep down to reach the wellspring as we are likely to do to survive. Thanks for sharing and best for the Tree-Hugger contest.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
-
Thank you so much! Shanbreen, I am honored by your generosity.
Have a great day, you have made mine with your kind words :-)
Comment from tempeste
Those roots are astonishing.
It's amazing the unexpected places where a tree can grow.
Their roots can split stone and many giant ones have overgrown ancient temples in Asia and South America.
Others can grow in part without soil and attach themselves to a mountainside.
Even trucks with their bulges, twists, and smooth curves are beautiful.
I found the topic interesting
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
|
Those roots are astonishing.
It's amazing the unexpected places where a tree can grow.
Their roots can split stone and many giant ones have overgrown ancient temples in Asia and South America.
Others can grow in part without soil and attach themselves to a mountainside.
Even trucks with their bulges, twists, and smooth curves are beautiful.
I found the topic interesting
Comment Written 30-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
-
Thank you so very much, Tempeste, for your thoughts. Yes, trees are amazing. I have always loved every kind from the huge redwoods to the spindly little saplings.
Thanks again for a delightful review.
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I like this poem and the choice of the picture. Trees are pretty amazing. How long they live and how the leaves change in autumn. Vert nice poem. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
|
I like this poem and the choice of the picture. Trees are pretty amazing. How long they live and how the leaves change in autumn. Vert nice poem. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
-
Thank you, Brenda for your kind words and for reading my poem. Yes, trees are simply amazing!
Comment from Sally Law
Yes, the will to live is strong. The tree is a great example. In the Bible, mankind is depicted as trees. A beautiful, succinct poem for this prompt. Sending you my best today as always and my very best wishes for the contest.
Sally Law :))
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
|
Yes, the will to live is strong. The tree is a great example. In the Bible, mankind is depicted as trees. A beautiful, succinct poem for this prompt. Sending you my best today as always and my very best wishes for the contest.
Sally Law :))
Comment Written 30-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
-
Thanks most kindly, Sally. I am honored by your delightful review and well wishes. Have a wonderful day full of serendipities :-)