Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Excellent

Always put your best foot forward indeed.
A clever and striking image which complements the poem well.
I like the continuity and focus of the poem.
:-) Shirley

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2016

Thank you Shirley. That was an interesting root.

Comment from frogbook

Excellent

I loved this one. It is a wonderful poem with a totally matched picture that is one like I've never seen. Thoroughly enjoyed!

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2016

Thank you frog book.

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

As one who has reached the ancient stage, I appreciate the advice Tom. In your notses on pronunciation you failed to mention that a Scotsman would rhyme boot foot and root without blinking ane eye (pronounced ee!)

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2016

Thank you Pantygynt.. Or an aye. Good point, lol.

Comment from I am Cat

Excellent

Gorgeous tree...
and yeah, some people have tangled feet. lol
Even STeven Tyler admits his feet are horrendous.
Supposedly they look like shit... too many years dancing and being on them.
nice wording. Love the photo
Hugs
Cat

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Thank you Cat. I'm not surprised about Steven Tyler.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Oddly, I pronounce "root" like a Brit--nevertheless, thanks for sharing this fascinating animated still both in your photograph and your poem. I enjoyed your rhymes and your good advice. More cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Thank you Joan. Must be due to all you travels.

reply by Joan E. on 19-Jan-2016

Maybe so, and possibly a composite of having been born in Brooklyn and having lived in California for most of my life. Cheerio! -Joan

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

I had a chuckle over the foot/root thing, I wonder why we pronounce it that way, I hadn't thought of it before you mentioned it. It does make your poem rhyme better! lol! I missed this one the first time round, Tom. I love that tree, it's gorgeous! I can quite understand you wanting to write a poem for it, and you did a good job on it, too! :) Sandra x

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Thank you Sandra. English does have it nuances. I've always loved the picture. Appreciate your comments.

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Wisdom many times come is very few words and with this one you have expounded on wisdom. Nice writing with a good message. Blessings, Patricia

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Thank you Patricia. And hopefully a smile.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A true observation, the older we get the more obstacles we have to overcome and we have to show off and keep on putting the best foot forward at all times.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Thank you Sandra. Spoken from experience.

Comment from flylikeaneagle

Excellent

Treischel: amazing photo of the ancient tree. Think of all the people and stories this tree could tell us. Maybe, it lived by a stream. Did it survive the droughts and overflows? Life is like this tree believing in the best foot forward! Great advise!
flylikeaneagle

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Thank you flylikeaneagle. Actually, that tree is still alive and living along the Mississippi. That's just the roots.

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

I like this poem going along with this picture - such a great metaphor of our lives but we always need to keep moving forward in the best way we can.


Teresa

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2016

Thank you Tab. Yup, that about it.