Blue Sky Ruin
A free verse26 total reviews
Comment from royowen
An excellent post Jessica, you write free verse so well, it's always a pleasure to read my friend, good use of metaphor and illustrative imaginative language, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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An excellent post Jessica, you write free verse so well, it's always a pleasure to read my friend, good use of metaphor and illustrative imaginative language, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 09-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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That means a great deal to me, Roy, thank you so much!
Xoxo
Jess
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Bless you
Comment from lyenochka
That's so sad - I'm sorry for the tree! I didn't think even a small maple tree could be taken out by the roots by the wind. But I'm guessing from the posture of the narrator and the chosen "bleeding hearts" that the storm was a metaphor for something more emotionally devastating. Well done!
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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That's so sad - I'm sorry for the tree! I didn't think even a small maple tree could be taken out by the roots by the wind. But I'm guessing from the posture of the narrator and the chosen "bleeding hearts" that the storm was a metaphor for something more emotionally devastating. Well done!
Comment Written 08-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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Thank you very much, Helen. Although my red maple was lost when a tornado touched down in CT a few years ago, it did indeed serve as a metaphor as well- inspiring the deeper meaning behind this poem. Xoxo
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Okay - this question from the woman who, just two days ago, told you not to include any Author's Notes with your beautiful poetry: is this a true story? Did you lose a beautiful maple?
This poem - like ALLLLLLLL your poems - is majestic and magic and simply mesmerizing. Your artistry with your words took me exactly to that spot where you were, and I was seeing all the destruction from the storm, just as you were.
I hope you don't get sick of me telling you how immensely talented you are as a poet...because I cannot help myself; I WILL keep saying so whenever I read your work. This is one of those "things" you're simply going to have to accept!
You are such a standout on this site, Jessica. Seriously. xoxox
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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Okay - this question from the woman who, just two days ago, told you not to include any Author's Notes with your beautiful poetry: is this a true story? Did you lose a beautiful maple?
This poem - like ALLLLLLLL your poems - is majestic and magic and simply mesmerizing. Your artistry with your words took me exactly to that spot where you were, and I was seeing all the destruction from the storm, just as you were.
I hope you don't get sick of me telling you how immensely talented you are as a poet...because I cannot help myself; I WILL keep saying so whenever I read your work. This is one of those "things" you're simply going to have to accept!
You are such a standout on this site, Jessica. Seriously. xoxox
Comment Written 08-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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Rachelle, I could cry. You don't know what that means to me! Thank you, seriously, from the bottom of my heart!!!
And yesss! When that tornado touched down in CT a few years back, it took many trees, including my favorite red maple! While my poor tree initially inspired this piece, it sort of became a metaphor for the aftermath of profound loss- a loss that leaves one to endure lasting effects while others appear able to move forward.
Thank you again for making my day!!!!
Xoxoxo
Jess
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Oy. That's a loss, and irreplaceable...just like people who leave us. Excellent analogy.
Our burgeoning friendship makes ME happy, too, Jess. You're one of the gems on here. xoxo
Comment from June Sargent
I don't know if you really experienced this storm that ripped up to your maple . But the picture you painted is really sad - I have a red maple tree and bleeding hearts. The weather lately has been severe and unpredictable.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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I don't know if you really experienced this storm that ripped up to your maple . But the picture you painted is really sad - I have a red maple tree and bleeding hearts. The weather lately has been severe and unpredictable.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much! Xo
Comment from patcelaw
It is so sad when we see one of our favorite trees fall because of a storm. I enjoyed your poem very much and I wish you the very best with all of your writing. May you have a wonderful week and may God bless you. Patricia.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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It is so sad when we see one of our favorite trees fall because of a storm. I enjoyed your poem very much and I wish you the very best with all of your writing. May you have a wonderful week and may God bless you. Patricia.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much! Xo
Comment from Jodi Ann Anderson
I live the bold feelings from this poem with the great descriptions used. I read it more than once. It just has a nice sound to it! Thanks for sharing this!
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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I live the bold feelings from this poem with the great descriptions used. I read it more than once. It just has a nice sound to it! Thanks for sharing this!
Comment Written 08-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much! Xo
Comment from Nicki.B
This a beautiful poem filled with so many lovely images of nature, and where you bring in phrases such as 'the breezes that mock me' it brings personal feelings through the poem aswell I really enjoyed it, well done.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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This a beautiful poem filled with so many lovely images of nature, and where you bring in phrases such as 'the breezes that mock me' it brings personal feelings through the poem aswell I really enjoyed it, well done.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much! Xo
Comment from gansach
It's heartbreaking to lose a tree--I lost a lovely old one in a bad storm that ripped up a garden patch and fell on a grape arbor fence destroying all in its path. Your wonderfully descriptive words express this loss so well. Great presentation and photo. Nicely done!
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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It's heartbreaking to lose a tree--I lost a lovely old one in a bad storm that ripped up a garden patch and fell on a grape arbor fence destroying all in its path. Your wonderfully descriptive words express this loss so well. Great presentation and photo. Nicely done!
Comment Written 08-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much! Xo
Comment from Monica Chaddick
I am so sad for your beautiful tree in this poem. I had a live oak in my back yard that shaded most of my home, but it got sick, dropped a large branch through my roof, and had to be cut down. I missed it until the day I had to move.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2024
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I am so sad for your beautiful tree in this poem. I had a live oak in my back yard that shaded most of my home, but it got sick, dropped a large branch through my roof, and had to be cut down. I missed it until the day I had to move.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much, Monica.
Xo
Jess
Comment from GWHARGIS
Sounds like you've weathered a hurricane. There are few winds as abrupt and capable of uprooting a nice mature tree. I loved your imagery. The whimsical response of those not affected in comparison to those who have been hit by it. Great job. Gretchen
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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Sounds like you've weathered a hurricane. There are few winds as abrupt and capable of uprooting a nice mature tree. I loved your imagery. The whimsical response of those not affected in comparison to those who have been hit by it. Great job. Gretchen
Comment Written 08-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Gretchen, for your insightful comment! Xoxo
Jess