Living Heirloom
For years, it was just the two of us...13 total reviews
Comment from seaglass
Oh yes, the tree. How I remember swinging on a rope in reinactment of Tarzan. And the failed tree house build...sigh ..this is a sweet little poem that opens floodgates of memories for readers. The picture matches perfectly.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019
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Oh yes, the tree. How I remember swinging on a rope in reinactment of Tarzan. And the failed tree house build...sigh ..this is a sweet little poem that opens floodgates of memories for readers. The picture matches perfectly.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019
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And that, right there, is why we write poetry, yeah? To hit a touchpoint in the reader that really sets off a cascade of emotions and thoughts and memories -- what a beautiful compliment you have given me, Seaglass -- I am grateful!! ;) ;) Take care! :)
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Comment from Mark D. R.
Yvette,
Apparently missed this one first time around!
Like your first and third line rhyme. Your last line is a great walk down (my) memory lane.
Yes, the fun and imaginative adventures of children in years gone by are different than 21st century kids with their finger exercises on their various electronic devices.
Mark
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019
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Yvette,
Apparently missed this one first time around!
Like your first and third line rhyme. Your last line is a great walk down (my) memory lane.
Yes, the fun and imaginative adventures of children in years gone by are different than 21st century kids with their finger exercises on their various electronic devices.
Mark
Comment Written 07-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019
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Oh, yeah, I was a tree-climber (full on tomboy, not a girly bone in my body back then!) when I was young -- used to love to be as high as I could get in our sycamores in the backyard! :) ;) You don't get any closer to a 'tree hugger' when you're way up in the air like that and trees start swaying in the breeze -- used to give my mom heart attacks, I think! :) ;) Thanx for stopping in and take care! :) Yvette
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Yvette,
I didn?t climb that high. But, as a young teen or younger, I climbed unto our yard?s weeping willow on a warm day with a book! It was surely not poetry -likely Robert Heinlein?s science fiction books. LOL
Mark
Comment from Debbie Pope
Oh, Yvette, this should have won. I voted for mine of course, but, when I saw yours, I knew mine did not stand a chance. This time, I did not know it was yours. I should have know. This one really appealed to me.
Good job.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019
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Oh, Yvette, this should have won. I voted for mine of course, but, when I saw yours, I knew mine did not stand a chance. This time, I did not know it was yours. I should have know. This one really appealed to me.
Good job.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2019
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Hey, MQ!! :) Thanx for your wonderful words -- this one, I guess, was not my 'usual' but I was a tree-climber (full on tomboy, not a girly bone in my body back then!) when I was young -- used to love to be as high as I could get in our sycamores in the backyard! :) ;) You don't get any closer to a 'tree hugger' when you're way up in the air like that and trees start swaying in the breeze -- used to give my mom heart attacks, I think! :) ;) Take care! :)
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I was a tree climber myself. My only concussion came from falling out of the top of a tree.
Comment from Bill Schott
This tree-hugger 5-7-5, Living Heirloom, has the right set up and returns to the everything tree which elevated children's play to the mythical events we remember.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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This tree-hugger 5-7-5, Living Heirloom, has the right set up and returns to the everything tree which elevated children's play to the mythical events we remember.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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Climbing trees was one of my favorite past times as a child! :) ;) Thanx again, Bill! :) Yvette
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, a lovely write, reminiscent of childhood fantasies and play, in gentle rhyme - in perfect compliance with the prompt. Best of luck in the contest...
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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In my opinion, a lovely write, reminiscent of childhood fantasies and play, in gentle rhyme - in perfect compliance with the prompt. Best of luck in the contest...
Comment Written 06-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Thanks so much for reviewing, Eve -- have a wonderful day! :)
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You are very welcome...Eve
Comment from Dean Kuch
We had a massive old oak tree in our backyard and built a tree house in it, Anonymous Poet.
We used to pretend were were shipwrecked on a deserted island like Robinson Crusoe.
We spent many a summer's day and night in that old tree's branches.
Of course, that was back in the day when kids actually went outside to play and were forced to use their imaginations.
Best of luck to you in the 5-7-5 contest.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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We had a massive old oak tree in our backyard and built a tree house in it, Anonymous Poet.
We used to pretend were were shipwrecked on a deserted island like Robinson Crusoe.
We spent many a summer's day and night in that old tree's branches.
Of course, that was back in the day when kids actually went outside to play and were forced to use their imaginations.
Best of luck to you in the 5-7-5 contest.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2019
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Thanx so very much for dropping by, Sir Dean -- been a crazy week and I'm behind on everything, but please don't think that I don't 'preciate ya! :) ;) 'Cuz I certainly do - Take care! ;) Yvette
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You do the same.
Comment from Debra White
Hello :)
I used to love playing in the trees and using my imagination too... I wish kids played like that nowadays.
I like your entry to the contest very much, I like how you rhymed it and made each syllable count.
Good luck in the voting booth!
Best wishes, Debra :)
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Hello :)
I used to love playing in the trees and using my imagination too... I wish kids played like that nowadays.
I like your entry to the contest very much, I like how you rhymed it and made each syllable count.
Good luck in the voting booth!
Best wishes, Debra :)
Comment Written 06-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Thank you for your review and for sharing your lovely reflections, Debra - always appreciated! :) :)
Comment from Sugarray77
Well done on this meaningful and whimsical verse about playing in trees as children.. I did my fair share of that. I enjoyed reading this and think it will be a great entry for the contest.
Melissa
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Well done on this meaningful and whimsical verse about playing in trees as children.. I did my fair share of that. I enjoyed reading this and think it will be a great entry for the contest.
Melissa
Comment Written 06-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Thank you for your review and for sharing your lovely reflections, Melissa - have a wonderful day! :) :)
Comment from Miss Sherry
What a very nice verse for this contest. Trees are wonderful beings who have watched over the earth for eons. They can bring joy and happiness to generations of families. I see this is a contest and I wish you the very best of luck with this write!
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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What a very nice verse for this contest. Trees are wonderful beings who have watched over the earth for eons. They can bring joy and happiness to generations of families. I see this is a contest and I wish you the very best of luck with this write!
Comment Written 06-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Thank you for your review and for sharing your lovely reflections, Sherry - have a wonderful day! :) :)
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My pleasure!!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A tribute to the tree that brought back such fond memories of yesteryear, the old oak that brings back those precious thoughts, good luck with the contest, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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A tribute to the tree that brought back such fond memories of yesteryear, the old oak that brings back those precious thoughts, good luck with the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 05-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2019
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Thank you for your review and for sharing your lovely reflections, Dolly - have a wonderful day! :) :)