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My Father's Tree

He watered it faithfully every day

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karenina

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I often wonder of the little things our parents or other loved ones do occur to them to be important "life markers" for those around them. Such a simple thing...to plant a tree. Your husband likely didn't think of it then as a metaphor for life...how he and the tree would grow...how his child or children would branch from the solid tree and reach toward the sky...how his son would repeat this memory in a eulogy that breaks MY heart--and I didn't have the pleasure of knowing him!--Karenina

Comment Written 02-Jul-2020

reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Aaah Karenina you wrap it all up in this wonderful review. Thank you for your great insight.
Ralf

reply by karenina on 04-Jul-2020

I felt your poem is my heartful of memories of my own parents... Wish I'd said thank you more while they were still with me.--Karenina

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Oh, I can relate to this so well. My late mother was a true gardener at heart. She grew a lot of flowers and plants and all remind me of her. Trees and plants have a soul of their own, and they remember who was kind to them.

Good luck in the contest. Thanks for sharing a loving memory of your father.

Comment Written 02-Jul-2020

reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Thank you for your review and interesting comments.

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Joan E.

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Thank you for sharing your son's profound words and emotions. You selected the perfect, dramatic, tree picture as well. Best wishes in the 5-7-5 contest- Joan

Comment Written 02-Jul-2020

reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Thanks Joan for this review. I came second.

reply by Joan E. on 02-Jul-2020

Congratulations on having your work well received. Smiles- Joan

reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Thank you.

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What a very inspirational story behind this poem, Ralf. I can envision this tree somehow and you touching it with him in mind.

"Each time I touch its branches
I feel his soft kiss."

How sweet. :) Bob

Comment Written 02-Jul-2020

reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Thank you Bob, I appreciate your tender words. I came second in the contest. I think I have a reserved spot in second place.

X Ralf

reply by Mastery on 03-Jul-2020

Great, Ralf! : ) Bob

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It's hard to believe you were able to pack so much emotion into a 5-7-5 poem that you did. I think we all have something we do to remember loved ones that have passed on, this was a good one. Good luck in the contest.

Comment Written 02-Jul-2020

reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Thank you for this review and your good wishes. I did come second.

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duchessofdrumborg

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Sharpen your quill every day!

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This work has reached the exceptional level

"My Father's Tree", is short, succinct and delightfully heart-warming. It was a privilege to both read and review this talented poet's work. To me, this is definitely a six.

Comment Written 02-Jul-2020

reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Thank you so much for your detailed review and the six-stars. Very uplifting. I came second.
Ralf

reply by duchessofdrumborg on 03-Jul-2020

Ralf,
as always you're very welcome.
God bless, take care and keep sharing!
the Duchess

reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020

You are sweet.

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TPAC

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A deep thought being a farmer I do acknowledge the love planted along side the things we attempt to grow from land. I found this statement captivating to my interests well said in my stated opinion.

Comment Written 02-Jul-2020

reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Thank you for your fine words in this review/

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Just so beautiful.
I love the picture. The Maple tree
is my favorite.
My father grew a magnolia tree, but died
before he saw the first bloom.
Just lovely,
blessings...

Comment Written 01-Jul-2020

reply by the author on 01-Jul-2020

Blessings to you and thank you for this heartfelt review.

reply by Irish Rain on 02-Jul-2020

You are most welcome!!

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Mia Twysted

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That is so wonderful to have that connection. Nature is giving him a way to grieve, to connect. It just shows we humans and nature can live and relate to one another.

Comment Written 01-Jul-2020

reply by the author on 01-Jul-2020

So lovely to read your words. As long as that tree flourishes it gives us such sweet memories. Thank you.

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Tis a most heartfelt and beautiful piece you have written, author. A growing tree such a lovely thing for your son to hug in remembrance of his deceased father.

A beautiful verse and fine entry into the tree hugger contest. Wishing you much luck in the voting booth.

Gloria

Comment Written 01-Jul-2020

reply by the author on 01-Jul-2020

Thank you so much for your lovely words in this review.

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