The Gift
What if you were the last tree?40 total reviews
Comment from DonandVicki
A free form poem that engages the readers imagination, which is what all good poetry should do. I get the impression of indifference of the quality of life in general.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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A free form poem that engages the readers imagination, which is what all good poetry should do. I get the impression of indifference of the quality of life in general.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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Yeah, that's true. They wanted to showcase the rampant usage of our resources without consequence. So I'd tried to show the consequence of what is. Thank you so much.You're very wise and you certainly saw right to the meat with the matter! Thank you again.Hope you have an awesome evening!
Comment from Shanbreen
Lea, this is a very-well written. It's powerful in the way it carries the deeper meaning: "We were infinity, now the singularity.."
"As humans watch with insufferable indifference."
Love the language in this free form poetry contest.
All the best for the contest.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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Lea, this is a very-well written. It's powerful in the way it carries the deeper meaning: "We were infinity, now the singularity.."
"As humans watch with insufferable indifference."
Love the language in this free form poetry contest.
All the best for the contest.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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Wow Thank you so much for this fine rating and your excellent review. Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it! And the message came across. I'm happy about that too. Thank you so much again for reading an afternoon.Your time comments, I hope you have the best night!
Comment from Begin Again
Your poem makes one stop and wonder how we as a group have come to the point in life that we take so much for granted that we don't see the destruction of nature and life around us because of our thoughtlessness. It's sad to know that if things remain as they are so much will be lost.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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Your poem makes one stop and wonder how we as a group have come to the point in life that we take so much for granted that we don't see the destruction of nature and life around us because of our thoughtlessness. It's sad to know that if things remain as they are so much will be lost.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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Ah you see with the depth of which only a true writer can!
Thank you. So I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Yes, there's a few subjects that are close to my heart. One is the environment more than others. Of course, injustice drives me bananas. I'm glad you like this and appreciate your time in commenting! I hope you have the best evening that you and yours are well!
Comment from Nicki.B
I really enjoyed this metaphorical poem. Your words were chosen so carefully not a wasted sylable, the type of poem that would really get you into deep thought, you did an excellent job with it.
One think I'd like to point is the font having a shadow is pretty difficult to read, and I have young eyes, just a thought for our more seasoned writers that may review, might hel to take the shadow off of it, as the font works well.
Good luck with the contest
Best Wishes
Nicki
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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I really enjoyed this metaphorical poem. Your words were chosen so carefully not a wasted sylable, the type of poem that would really get you into deep thought, you did an excellent job with it.
One think I'd like to point is the font having a shadow is pretty difficult to read, and I have young eyes, just a thought for our more seasoned writers that may review, might hel to take the shadow off of it, as the font works well.
Good luck with the contest
Best Wishes
Nicki
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Nicki, great suggestion! Yeah, no two sets of eyes are the same. Thank you again for reading. It's offering you awesome comment. Your fine rating and your time are valuable to me. Also I enjoy hearing from the reader, because they always see with a different set of eyes. Very much appreciate it. Thank you again. I hope you're having an awesome evening!
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
I find this free verse poem interesting and the metaphorical language expresses images the reader can see in their mind. Your observation of why the tree is in the spot it's in it's very interesting.
I published a poem on here a couple of months ago called "A Tree Like Me"
In that poem I expressed the "thoughts" of the last tree standing in a field.
I wish you good luck in the contest.
Robert
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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I find this free verse poem interesting and the metaphorical language expresses images the reader can see in their mind. Your observation of why the tree is in the spot it's in it's very interesting.
I published a poem on here a couple of months ago called "A Tree Like Me"
In that poem I expressed the "thoughts" of the last tree standing in a field.
I wish you good luck in the contest.
Robert
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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Thank you Robert! I appreciate you rating and offering your current comment.I'm happy that you like it! I find it interesting your poem is along the same lines as mine, in that more and more people are now turning their minds too the plight of the planet. Very cool! Thank you for your fine rating. Time for stopping in for a read. I am most appreciative, and I hope that you have an amazing night!
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You're welcome.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
i like the free verse poem about the end of the natural world and human indifference to the plight of nature. I like these lines
Shriveled trunk, bloated limb, a silent fiasco
We were infinity, now the singularity
Last of our kind, the jewel of what was fading.
As humans watch with insufferable indifferen
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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i like the free verse poem about the end of the natural world and human indifference to the plight of nature. I like these lines
Shriveled trunk, bloated limb, a silent fiasco
We were infinity, now the singularity
Last of our kind, the jewel of what was fading.
As humans watch with insufferable indifferen
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Jake. I appreciate your kind words and your fine rating.I'm glad you like it! Very insightful some people have written to say they didn't understand it.I shall help them out with that. Thank you again.Hope you have the best day!
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Lea,
This is a highly metaphorical poem showing us what is the future of our world if humans don't start taking better care of it. The tree seems such a sad and lonely sight.
Good luck with the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a wonderful weekend
Joan
P S If I haven't told you already,I have just published a book titled "The Interloper and other stories in prose and poetry. There is a link to it on Amazon.com at the bottom or my profile bio
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Hi Lea,
This is a highly metaphorical poem showing us what is the future of our world if humans don't start taking better care of it. The tree seems such a sad and lonely sight.
Good luck with the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a wonderful weekend
Joan
P S If I haven't told you already,I have just published a book titled "The Interloper and other stories in prose and poetry. There is a link to it on Amazon.com at the bottom or my profile bio
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Hi, Joan.Thank you so much for reading! I'd love to check it out. I'll definitely have a look at the link from your profile. Thanks so much for your find rating for offering your great comment. Yeah, I'll take a peek and let you know well, I think I'm sure it'll be great. Thank you again!
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Yo are most welcome on all counts. Thanks for checking out my book and for the encouraging comments about my book.
Joan
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Anytime
Comment from Tim Margetts
I am honestly not sure what to make of this poem.
I have read it through half a dozen times.
I get that it's something along the lines of man's indifference to the destruction of our planet, I think. But beyond that I am struggling to understand its nuance, the way the lines link and work together.
It may be that I am dense, and some parts do seem to work, but as a whole.
I just don't grasp it.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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I am honestly not sure what to make of this poem.
I have read it through half a dozen times.
I get that it's something along the lines of man's indifference to the destruction of our planet, I think. But beyond that I am struggling to understand its nuance, the way the lines link and work together.
It may be that I am dense, and some parts do seem to work, but as a whole.
I just don't grasp it.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Hi Tim,
It is very metaphorical this poem. It is about the last tree that exists on the planet and how this tree is watching the shoreline disappear and slip into the water and how it's losing its grip on the earth, and how is body become poison from bad water, and it too finally succumbs to the insufferable indifference of man. Hope that helps! Thank you for reading and writing and reading. I appreciate that and you are far from dense! Thank you again!
Comment from patcelaw
I like this very much. It flows very well when it is read and loud your presentation is beautiful. If I were the last tree standing, I am not sure that I know what I would want to say. But you have said what you think beautifully. Patricia.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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I like this very much. It flows very well when it is read and loud your presentation is beautiful. If I were the last tree standing, I am not sure that I know what I would want to say. But you have said what you think beautifully. Patricia.
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Thank you Patricia! I appreciate your reading and offering your kind comments. I'm glad you like it! Some subjects are close to my heart. And I will definitely write about them for sure. In very, as you can see, the metaphorical way. Thank you again for popping in.Having a read offering your thoughts and for the great rating too
Comment from Jesse James Doty
The line " The lack of life, extinction blazes black" is the most powerful and scary I've ever read about the dying of the last tree. It sends shivers down my spine.
Then, the last line tells it all. As humans watch with insufferable indifference. We all should take note of this sad commentary of the last tree in existence.
I love nature and I love trees and far be it from me to even try to comprehend the notion of the world becoming treeless. Thank you for the warning.
Jesse
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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The line " The lack of life, extinction blazes black" is the most powerful and scary I've ever read about the dying of the last tree. It sends shivers down my spine.
Then, the last line tells it all. As humans watch with insufferable indifference. We all should take note of this sad commentary of the last tree in existence.
I love nature and I love trees and far be it from me to even try to comprehend the notion of the world becoming treeless. Thank you for the warning.
Jesse
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Wow, James! Thank you so much for this fine rating! I am honored and privileged! Thank you also for your kind words. I'm glad you liked it.I appreciate your thoughts on it, very insightful. I also appreciate your time, i hope you have a great day!
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Hello Lea.
It is an honor to read your work about the last tree. It is very impressive and insightful to boot.
Let's hope it never happens.
Jesse