The Acorn and I
and their many cousins9 total reviews
Comment from judiverse
Excellent work! You have us all agog over the splendor of the oak trees, but then remind us that they produce a lot of acorns, and they fall with considerable noise when they land on the roof. Oh, yes, the squirrels will have a lot of fun gathering them. This is their busy time of year. Escellent rhyme and flow. judi
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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Excellent work! You have us all agog over the splendor of the oak trees, but then remind us that they produce a lot of acorns, and they fall with considerable noise when they land on the roof. Oh, yes, the squirrels will have a lot of fun gathering them. This is their busy time of year. Escellent rhyme and flow. judi
Comment Written 04-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2022
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Thanks, Judi for your kind words. You're so cute - all agog. Made me smile!
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You're welcome. It's funny someone else on the site mentioned her roof being pounded with acorns. judi
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Katharine,
I would imagine that it would be a nuisance having to deal with the acorns. I guess I never realized the numbers that were unleashed. Do you have to worry about them destroying your windows during a wind storm? I used to hunt squirrels down in Charleston in the woods were there were tons of Oaks. Deer like them too and I think that wild pigs might enjoy them as well. I'm sure the shade is appreciated on those hot Texas summer days. Thanks for sharing gal.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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Hello Katharine,
I would imagine that it would be a nuisance having to deal with the acorns. I guess I never realized the numbers that were unleashed. Do you have to worry about them destroying your windows during a wind storm? I used to hunt squirrels down in Charleston in the woods were there were tons of Oaks. Deer like them too and I think that wild pigs might enjoy them as well. I'm sure the shade is appreciated on those hot Texas summer days. Thanks for sharing gal.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 01-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2022
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They haven't hit the windows "en mass" (however you spell it), but they are lots in the driveway, and in my pool, and the treees aren't finished yet.
Did yall eat the squirrels?? sniff
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Yep, sorry, we were living on around $5,000.00 a year when I was in the navy, so I used to supplement my income with fish and whatever game I could shoot.
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shame on the Navy.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a fun poem. Yes, those oak trees do produce a lot of nuts, most noticeable during a windstorm. So happy you have lots of squirrels to frolic in the nut storm and hide them away for the winter.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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This is a fun poem. Yes, those oak trees do produce a lot of nuts, most noticeable during a windstorm. So happy you have lots of squirrels to frolic in the nut storm and hide them away for the winter.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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and plant them in my flower pots, their favorite hiding places .
Thanks for reading, Carol.
Comment from Sally Law
I'm sorry to burst you breaking news report on acorns, but we have gazillions. I know, we counted. It's impossible to believe, but it's true. And the squirrels here are militant. A fun one, dear Katherine.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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I'm sorry to burst you breaking news report on acorns, but we have gazillions. I know, we counted. It's impossible to believe, but it's true. And the squirrels here are militant. A fun one, dear Katherine.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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militant squirrels, hmmm. Somebody in my neighborhood is feeding ours peanuts,(as if they didnt have enough acorns!) which they're planting in my potted plants! constantly sweeping up dirt.
Comment from royowen
What an excellent photo my friend, you've done a good thing with not only the Poem but the theme, the language and the presentation, and rhyming, beautifully written, an excellent post, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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What an excellent photo my friend, you've done a good thing with not only the Poem but the theme, the language and the presentation, and rhyming, beautifully written, an excellent post, blessings Roy
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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wow, Roy, thank you! That is so lovely I put it in my folder of especially nice reviews! Much appreciated. Thank you.
Katharine
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Well done
Comment from RodG
I have two oak trees so I can relate. They, too, are beautiful but provide the neighborhood squirrels a feast in Autumn. The acorns and sprigs of leaves cover my driveway for weeks. Your poem was fun to read.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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I have two oak trees so I can relate. They, too, are beautiful but provide the neighborhood squirrels a feast in Autumn. The acorns and sprigs of leaves cover my driveway for weeks. Your poem was fun to read.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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Thanks, Rod.
Comment from Mariana Convery
I love the narrative style. By accentuating the passersby slowing down to look and take pictures makes me see a majestic landscape at this property, but then comes the downside, those pesky acorns. Yet, in the end, even they have an upside. Nice contrast of emotions here.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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I love the narrative style. By accentuating the passersby slowing down to look and take pictures makes me see a majestic landscape at this property, but then comes the downside, those pesky acorns. Yet, in the end, even they have an upside. Nice contrast of emotions here.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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thanks, Mariana, for reading and for your nice comments.
Comment from Teri7
I wish I had six stars to give you for this delightful poem about the acorn and I. You used great descriptive words and very lovely picture. It is neat that people stop and take pictures. I love watching squirrels. Thank you for sharing. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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I wish I had six stars to give you for this delightful poem about the acorn and I. You used great descriptive words and very lovely picture. It is neat that people stop and take pictures. I love watching squirrels. Thank you for sharing. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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Thanks, Teri. You're kind words are what counts!
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, The Acorn and I, reminds me of when we were kids and my brother finding out the difference between maple trees and oak trees. He had tapped, or tried to, a dozen oak trees for sap. Okay, it was me.
How do you get an elephant up an oak tree?
Set him on an acorn and wait twenty years.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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This poem, The Acorn and I, reminds me of when we were kids and my brother finding out the difference between maple trees and oak trees. He had tapped, or tried to, a dozen oak trees for sap. Okay, it was me.
How do you get an elephant up an oak tree?
Set him on an acorn and wait twenty years.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2022
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Why, Bill Schott, you're a funny man!
