Comment from Theodore McDowell

Excellent

A fine poem for the tree hugger prompt, emphasizing the importance of trees for oxygen. We are lucky indeed. Well-done. Hope you breathe well during this holiday season.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thanks for the review and the wish.

Comment from jaded831

Excellent

We need to plant more trees, our air is in question? Without trees we wouldn't survive. Your poem reflects this concept and hits home. Your picture shows the magnificence of trees. Together they make a great presentation.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thanks for the review. Trees are critical.

Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan

Excellent

Trees are souls of nature. A tree is our most intimate contact with nature. Trees are sanctuaries. You can hug them and speak to them. This is a well made short poem. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thanks, Seshadri. hat's a great first sentence in your review. Probably a poem there.

Comment from Sherry Asbury

Excellent

Good reminder of what trees do besides offer shade and beauty and wonder to our world...we would be gasping in a sere desert without trees. This entry is perfect for the contest and I wish you luck.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thanks, Sherry. You are right - shade, beauty, wonder, and oxygen.

Comment from Mary Shifman

Excellent

Excellent poem. This message should be shouted from the rooftops with the cutting and burning of the Rain Forests and the raging forest fires we've had out west. Many people don't realize the importance of trees and forests.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thanks, Mary. We have been quite lucky here in Maine.

reply by Mary Shifman on 11-Dec-2021

You're right. I've often thought that myself.

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

The importance of trees
Breathe Easy

Excellent entry for the Tree-Hugger 5-7-5 writing prompt contest. Good syllables count and connection between lines. Nice presentation and imagery.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thanks, Gypsy. Always look forward to your review of the short stuff.

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Lovely image, and a clever entry. I am sure trees know in some way that they are important contributors to a healthy environment! Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thanks, Wendy. You are making me feel guilty about cutting my firewood.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Well that's very good, and just as well the tree absorb the carbon dioxide, but they likewise provide life giving oxygen, we need to remember that when chopping them down, beautifully written 5/7/5, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thanks, Roy. We can all breathe easier because of trees.

reply by royowen on 11-Dec-2021

We can indeed

Comment from Tina Crute

Excellent

This is clever and is a science lesson, to boot. You have the right number of syllables and, as a bonus, rhyming. Well done and good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thanks, Tina. You are a great student.

reply by Tina Crute on 11-Dec-2021

You are welcome!

Comment from duchessofdrumborg

Excellent

' Breathe Easy ', is short, succinct and delightfully descriptive. Woven through each short line are the golden threads of truth. Good luck with the contest. My fingers are firmly welded together!

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thanks Duchess. Your review is a poem in itself.

reply by duchessofdrumborg on 11-Dec-2021

Dear Anon,
You're more than welcome!!
Bless you and have a great week,
the Duchess.