The Apple Tree
For My Mom28 total reviews
Comment from estory
Interesting, unique rhythm to this, and I found the journey of the struggling tree quite moving. There is a struggle here from darkness to light, from broken branches to new leaves, from fallen apples to new blossoms. The imagery was really well done. estory
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Interesting, unique rhythm to this, and I found the journey of the struggling tree quite moving. There is a struggle here from darkness to light, from broken branches to new leaves, from fallen apples to new blossoms. The imagery was really well done. estory
Comment Written 28-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much, estory!
Xo
Jess
Comment from LJbutterfly
Your heartfelt emotion can be felt in your creative analogy of a tree, fallen apple and roots. This is a thought provoking evaluation of your developing relationship with your mother from childhood to the present. I'm glad that the burden of your past has been cast aside. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Your heartfelt emotion can be felt in your creative analogy of a tree, fallen apple and roots. This is a thought provoking evaluation of your developing relationship with your mother from childhood to the present. I'm glad that the burden of your past has been cast aside. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 28-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much!
Xo
Jess
Comment from Lisasview
Such a well written poem dearest Jessica, for the... A poem about a Woman... great choice to chose your mother. Loved it.
I have been away from writing and posting for awhile but now I am back..
Lisa
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Such a well written poem dearest Jessica, for the... A poem about a Woman... great choice to chose your mother. Loved it.
I have been away from writing and posting for awhile but now I am back..
Lisa
Comment Written 28-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much, dear Lisa!
Xo
Jess
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You are so welcome!!!
I have been away from posting until now?
I have been reviewing like crazy!
Lisa
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, Apple Tree, presented with eight ABCBDBEB-rhymed octaves, serves as the metaphor for the relationship between the mom and child after the birth. Postpartum depression could lead to very negative and dangerous situations.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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This poem, Apple Tree, presented with eight ABCBDBEB-rhymed octaves, serves as the metaphor for the relationship between the mom and child after the birth. Postpartum depression could lead to very negative and dangerous situations.
Comment Written 28-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much, Bill!
Xo
Jess
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I enjoyed reading your poem. It was so heartfelt about your mom. My mom had major depression. The poem is well written. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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I enjoyed reading your poem. It was so heartfelt about your mom. My mom had major depression. The poem is well written. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 28-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much, Brenda!
Xo
Jess
Comment from Sally Law
Thank you for sharing this, your Mama's true story in The Apple Tree. I suffered with this a little bit with each birth but it seemed to lift after a few weeks. I was living in the north at the time, in Upstate New York, and getting out for walks and such and absorbing sunshine was critical. I found it to be the best mood lifter. Those pregnancy hormones are strong though and they have a hard time packing up and going away afterwards. Sometimes we need to shoo them out. I'm thrilled to see there's a national maternity hotline. Thank you for sharing, my friend, and all my best in the contest.
Sal Xoxo
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Thank you for sharing this, your Mama's true story in The Apple Tree. I suffered with this a little bit with each birth but it seemed to lift after a few weeks. I was living in the north at the time, in Upstate New York, and getting out for walks and such and absorbing sunshine was critical. I found it to be the best mood lifter. Those pregnancy hormones are strong though and they have a hard time packing up and going away afterwards. Sometimes we need to shoo them out. I'm thrilled to see there's a national maternity hotline. Thank you for sharing, my friend, and all my best in the contest.
Sal Xoxo
Comment Written 28-May-2024
Comment from John Ciarmello
This is beautiful, Jess. Your writing is so metaphorically in tune with what you're writing.
I can't say enough about how your message and metaphors intertwine gracefully.
Very well done! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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This is beautiful, Jess. Your writing is so metaphorically in tune with what you're writing.
I can't say enough about how your message and metaphors intertwine gracefully.
Very well done! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 28-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much, John!
Xo
Jess
Comment from Jill D
I can only imagine how overwhelming it must have been for your mum... having a baby is a whirlwind of emotions in itself without a postpartum diagnosis. Your poem is so moving and beautifully written.... I'm happy for you that you connected with your mum towards the end.
All the best!
Jill
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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I can only imagine how overwhelming it must have been for your mum... having a baby is a whirlwind of emotions in itself without a postpartum diagnosis. Your poem is so moving and beautifully written.... I'm happy for you that you connected with your mum towards the end.
All the best!
Jill
Comment Written 28-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much, Jill, this truly means a lot to me!
Xo
Jess
Comment from Wendy G
An outstanding poem. You have explored the complexities and far-reaching effects of PPD with extraordinary detail and insight and the original idea of using the saying about the apple falling near or not far from the tree. I am glad you were able to reconcile and connect before her death. Well written.
Wendy
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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An outstanding poem. You have explored the complexities and far-reaching effects of PPD with extraordinary detail and insight and the original idea of using the saying about the apple falling near or not far from the tree. I am glad you were able to reconcile and connect before her death. Well written.
Wendy
Comment Written 28-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Wendy, I'm so sorry for my late reply. I'm deeply touched by your words. Thank you. <3
Xo
Jess
Comment from lyenochka
I'm so glad that you were able to understand your mom and that she could break out of her depression and reach out to you and establish the connection you both needed. You're right that postpartum depression is very hard to understand especially from the child's perspective of feeling abandoned. Beautifully told in your poem!
Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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I'm so glad that you were able to understand your mom and that she could break out of her depression and reach out to you and establish the connection you both needed. You're right that postpartum depression is very hard to understand especially from the child's perspective of feeling abandoned. Beautifully told in your poem!
Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 27-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Helen, I'm so sorry for the late reply. I deeply appreciate your wonderful review and I am grateful for your insights. Thank you. <3
Xo
Jess