Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This poem, The Tree, digs at all the readers, I'm sure, as this poignant moment in a young person's life returns again and again.

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2021

Thank you for this wonderful review. :)

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

And fifteen year old romantics today would still be writing much the same! It is a piece for all time - those feelings with which we relate, and remember so well. Good wishes for the contest.

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2021

Thank you for reading my old poem. :)

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

It is nice to reminisce about the good times and the warm summer days of love and sharing simple joys. The nostalgic tone of your poem displays a tender memory that warms the heart.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2021

Thank you, that's very kind of you. I appreciate you reading my poem. :)

Comment from AprilViolet

Exceptional

Exceptional poem reminding us of the good old days. I cant remember a time when ice cream was 10 cents so this must be way before my time lol. Its nice to think that memories can last forever within the markings of the tree love this poem

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2021

Thank you for this wonderful 6 star review. :)

Comment from equestrik

Excellent

This is such a sweet and innocent poem just like the young love written about here. I think you chose a good picture for your writing and have written well.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2021

Thank you for this wonderful review, I really appreciate it. :)

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

This is a very nostalgic and sad love poem. It is funny the things that stand out when we remember a love that has passed on. This is beautiful and a good entry for the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2021

Thank you, I appreciate this fine review. :)

Comment from WriterHeather

Exceptional

Oh my goodness! This is so very beautiful and skillfully written! It seems that you have been a very talented poet from a young age! You should feel very proud!

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2021

Thank you, this was written at a very young age. I'm glad you liked it. :)

Comment from LeftHandedScribe

Excellent

I love the simplicity and innocence in this poem. It reminds me of the Giving Tree by shel Silverstein. The photo is equally moving. Thank you for sharing such a special memory.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2021

Thank you for this nice review. Far too young, I nevertheless was in love in 7th grade with a blond haired Adonis of a basketball player. Oh, to be so young again. :)

Comment from irishauthorme

Excellent

Sorry only five'ers in swtock but enjoyed your trip down memory lane.
Had an experience like this and wrote about it in my last post, "Last Warm Embrace."
Like your style and the emotions in your poem, feel like this was a real life experience.
irish

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2021

Thank you for this great review...it's very nice to hear from you.:)

Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick

Excellent

I love this one. Beautifully written poem. Very touching. My son and his wife carved their names in a tree. Years later they have little boys. One of them
Graduated kindergarten had his pictures taken by the tree. So cool.

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 Comment Written 14-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2021

That is cool! A great picture to show him when he gets older and a great memory. Thanks so much for this nice review. :)