The Apple Tree
For My Mom28 total reviews
Comment from RJ Heritage
Very insightful and well written poem. It seems that having walked in the shoes of a person who suffers from depression, has brought understanding and perhaps empathy to the writer. Depression is so real and affects so many of us, either personally or through love ones.
Deep and emotional words that expressed quite well and the imagery it gives is unmistakable and vivid.
RJ
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Very insightful and well written poem. It seems that having walked in the shoes of a person who suffers from depression, has brought understanding and perhaps empathy to the writer. Depression is so real and affects so many of us, either personally or through love ones.
Deep and emotional words that expressed quite well and the imagery it gives is unmistakable and vivid.
RJ
Comment Written 29-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much, RJ!
xo
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You're very welcome
RJ
Comment from Ulla
Yes, the baby blues are normal as the hormones plays a merry dance with new mother. But PPD is a totally different kettle of fish. It must be horrible. You described it so very well. Ulla xcx
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Yes, the baby blues are normal as the hormones plays a merry dance with new mother. But PPD is a totally different kettle of fish. It must be horrible. You described it so very well. Ulla xcx
Comment Written 29-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thank you very much, Ulla! Xo
Comment from jake cosmos aller
a powerful and moving poem about motherhood and surviving postpartum depression. It is a common mental health problem that many women face around the world, particularly in the US.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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a powerful and moving poem about motherhood and surviving postpartum depression. It is a common mental health problem that many women face around the world, particularly in the US.
Comment Written 29-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much, Jake!
xo
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
This is painfully sad, Jessica, and it breaks my heart when a mother cannot see her child suffering.
I love this line: for we began again the day she tried.
That can be said of so many broken relationships that only require a renewed effort to be whole again.
You've written many times of pain and depression in your family, and I thank you again for sharing that. This poem, which uses a tree and fallen apples to tell the story of a family, is just beautifully written and so very creative. I always know when I read your work I'm going to give up one of my sixes for the week!
"The apple falls and rolls far from the tree." What a great beginning to a story of emotional separation.
Be well:-)
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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This is painfully sad, Jessica, and it breaks my heart when a mother cannot see her child suffering.
I love this line: for we began again the day she tried.
That can be said of so many broken relationships that only require a renewed effort to be whole again.
You've written many times of pain and depression in your family, and I thank you again for sharing that. This poem, which uses a tree and fallen apples to tell the story of a family, is just beautifully written and so very creative. I always know when I read your work I'm going to give up one of my sixes for the week!
"The apple falls and rolls far from the tree." What a great beginning to a story of emotional separation.
Be well:-)
xo
Pam
Comment Written 29-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much, Pam. I am so very grateful for your continued support and compassion.
Xoxo
Jess
Comment from Frank Malley
This complex poem embodies the intricacies of an extended analogy about birth and motherhood. When I read your comments on postpartum depression, I realized that there was a more particular sense to this poem, although I had realized that it had to do with birth, a child's emergence, and a mother's care. As a man, I know nothing of this phenomenon, but "For My Mom" suggest to me that PPD, for the mother, is connected to an existential concern for her and the commonly asked question: how could I bring a child into this world of threats. Despite this observation, the poem ends on a positive note of the strength and resurgence that a mother's overcoming of very deep worries about her child enables her (the mother) to then step forth as the nurturer the child so desperately relies upon.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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This complex poem embodies the intricacies of an extended analogy about birth and motherhood. When I read your comments on postpartum depression, I realized that there was a more particular sense to this poem, although I had realized that it had to do with birth, a child's emergence, and a mother's care. As a man, I know nothing of this phenomenon, but "For My Mom" suggest to me that PPD, for the mother, is connected to an existential concern for her and the commonly asked question: how could I bring a child into this world of threats. Despite this observation, the poem ends on a positive note of the strength and resurgence that a mother's overcoming of very deep worries about her child enables her (the mother) to then step forth as the nurturer the child so desperately relies upon.
Comment Written 29-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Your insights are deeply appreciated, Frank!
Xoxo
Jess
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Strong poem, Jess. Be well. Frank
Comment from Shirley Ann Bunyan
I love your poetry, Jessica. You have much skill.
This poem is everything - sad, honest & hopeful.
This verse stood out for me,
'It's easy to be bruised
by falls, unplanned,
if we can't see the roots
beneath the sand.
Although it's hard to rise
and hurts to land,
sometimes, we have to fall
to understand.'
Lovely writing x
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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I love your poetry, Jessica. You have much skill.
This poem is everything - sad, honest & hopeful.
This verse stood out for me,
'It's easy to be bruised
by falls, unplanned,
if we can't see the roots
beneath the sand.
Although it's hard to rise
and hurts to land,
sometimes, we have to fall
to understand.'
Lovely writing x
Comment Written 29-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Shirley, thank you so much. That means the world to me, truly!
Xoxo
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Beautifully written Jessica. I love the way you've used the apple tree to show the emotional growth of both you, the fruit and your mum, the tree, and your new beginning after -the day she tried. Well done,
Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Beautifully written Jessica. I love the way you've used the apple tree to show the emotional growth of both you, the fruit and your mum, the tree, and your new beginning after -the day she tried. Well done,
Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 28-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Valda, that means so much. Thank you!!!
Xoxo
Jess
Comment from Monica Chaddick
This was a sad, yet beautiful, poem. I wasn't quite sure what it was about until I read your author's notes, but when I did it became clear immediately.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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This was a sad, yet beautiful, poem. I wasn't quite sure what it was about until I read your author's notes, but when I did it became clear immediately.
Comment Written 28-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much, Monica!
Xo
Jess
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Jessica,
This is a highly metaphoric poem with strong emotions. I thought it was about depression caused by an abusive relationship. I never thought of PPD as in your notes. I am glad this relationship has healed and created two strong women.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Good luck in the contest
Enjoy the rest of the week.
Joan
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Hi Jessica,
This is a highly metaphoric poem with strong emotions. I thought it was about depression caused by an abusive relationship. I never thought of PPD as in your notes. I am glad this relationship has healed and created two strong women.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Good luck in the contest
Enjoy the rest of the week.
Joan
Comment Written 28-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much, Joan!
Xo
Jess
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Don?t mention, Jessica.
Joan
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
I don't know anyone who's suffered PPD but it must be absolutely awful! All that hope and expectation turning to numbness and depression. And for you too, not understanding her detachment from you, maybe growing up believing that you were in some way to blame. Your beautiful verse with skilful imagery of the tree and the fallen apple is hauntingly mesmerising. I love the monorhymes and the evolution of the story to the final line: the day she tried. Well done, Jess and good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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I don't know anyone who's suffered PPD but it must be absolutely awful! All that hope and expectation turning to numbness and depression. And for you too, not understanding her detachment from you, maybe growing up believing that you were in some way to blame. Your beautiful verse with skilful imagery of the tree and the fallen apple is hauntingly mesmerising. I love the monorhymes and the evolution of the story to the final line: the day she tried. Well done, Jess and good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 28-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Thank you so much, dear Debbie. Your insights mean a lot to me!
Xo
Jess
