This Poem was Submitted By: Ellen K Lewis On Date: 2006-07-11 16:19:53 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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The Poets' Tree

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I think that there shall never be anything lovelier than a poets' tree... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When I was a just a little girl a sappling tree became part of my world. I loved it tenderly and it became my friend and here I am; visiting it again. I lay on my back under the branches this is the grass I watered for years I the poet, watching the dancers this has always been my tree.  Candidly, gingerly, and with a smile I chorused off the verses of a silly child. and as if to confirm that you could hear you'd whisper  back poetry in my ear. I loved you then, and I realize now, without  your example I might not have learned how You're the reason I learned to believe there's love in the air, and magic in words .....under a poet's tree. ~~~~~~**~~~~~~~**~~~~~~~~~~~~

Copyright © July 2006 Ellen K Lewis


This Poem was Critiqued By: DeniMari Z. On Date: 2006-08-01 11:44:09
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Dear Ellen, This is a beautiful write - excpetional and well worth reading. Each verse, was a pleasure to read, a soft clear piece that delves into the core of writers of poetry. I particularly love your last verse - because of it's unique language and tribute to poets. The only changes I would make, would probably be with the chosen font, I believe it takes away from all the beautiful words you've used - due to it's shakiness on the screen. My best to you with this one, it's going on my voting list - looking forward to reading more of your work. sincerely, Denimari


This Poem was Critiqued By: marilyn terwilleger On Date: 2006-07-14 06:33:27
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Hi Ellen.....this is an exceptional poem. Your affection for this tree is clearly stated and reminds me of myself laying in the grass under a large cotton wood tree in our back yard.....the phrase..."watching the dancers" must be the leaves as they blow in the breeze. I wrote a poem about tree leaves, years ago, and I used dancing to describe them. You leave your readers wondering who this is you are speaking to and taught you to believe in love...the mystery is intriguing and gives this poem its essence. I'm glad you have a tree for a friend...there is peace in that. Well done. Blessings...Marilyn
This Poem was Critiqued By: Dellena Rovito On Date: 2006-07-12 17:51:11
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 1.00000
Ellen, I relate to this. As a young girl I did the same. One of my first poems was about that tree! There is something magical in trees. Love the trip backward in time. I like you loving the tree and calling it your own. Reminds me of 'The Giving Tree'. Lovely poem. With lots of heart! Dellena
This Poem was Critiqued By: Mary J Coffman On Date: 2006-07-12 11:04:29
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 1.00000
Ellen, This is absolutely wonderful! The imagery in this is so beautiful. I could feel the coolness of the grass beneath me, and see the tangled branches against a bright blue sky, as i looked up. I could smell the set air, and sense the beauty there in your words. You have touched many senses with this display of word art, my friend. I especially loved the phrase "...chorused off the verses of a silly child..." What a sweet picture this leaves lingering in the mind. A wonderful way to depict this grand tree...as a "poet's tree." Funny how the little simple pleasures of childhood can spark such a lifelong magic in our souls... Beautifully penned, indeed. Thanks for sharing this with us. I enjoyed it immensely. Warmest, Mary
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