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Kilmer's Poem 'Trees'

I think that there shall never ever be, Another poem as lovely as the poem "Trees" Joyce Kilmer to me is the bards' epitome, Since his simple verse soothes like an August breeze! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired All Rights Reserved Placed No. 3 in Russell Sivey's "Poetry About Poetry" Contest - January 2013

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/31/2013 1:10:00 AM

I had to look up this poem, for I haven't heard of it before. I am impressed and and can see now how you were inspired by it! Poetry has much to do with observation... but we can't create things like God. There is much beauty in this short little piece... very nicely put together!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/16/2013 8:58:00 PM

hey, congrats for this one. I never saw this particular winners list and I see you won. It was a great little poem to emulate that poet.

Kimmy Thieleke

Date: 2/11/2013 1:05:00 PM

Awee. this is awesome. i will have to look it up. i enjoy reading you very fresh and soothing. thank you for your comment i'm honored.

Debra Squyres

Date: 1/21/2013 3:57:00 PM

It is indeed a lovely poem ... Trees and this one as well. Enjoyed and congratulations on your winning spot !!

Skat A

Date: 1/20/2013 7:14:00 PM

congrats :-) SKAT

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 1/20/2013 11:05:00 AM

back with congratulations on your winning spot Robert xx

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 1/18/2013 12:06:00 PM

Hi Robert; it's been a long time. This very good. I wish you luck. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 1/18/2013 11:22:00 AM

This is so good Robert, what a joy xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/18/2013 8:59:00 AM

does not get much better than this...

Kash Poet

Date: 1/17/2013 2:19:00 AM

Very nice quatrain here Robert.Enjoyed the read.Best wishes to you.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/13/2013 5:43:00 PM

I enjoyed your write this evening. Light & Love

Skat A

Date: 1/12/2013 12:20:00 PM

Wonderful~ LUV~SKAT

Lori Lucas Mcclure

Date: 1/12/2013 11:26:00 AM

Very nice! Good luck in the contest reads like a winner! ---Lori

David Williams

Date: 1/12/2013 10:32:00 AM

Bob, I like this a lot and it fits the contest theme to a tee, good luck...David

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/12/2013 10:11:00 AM

When I read your poem Bob, I thought ...... Imagine if everyone in the P-Soup hung up all our poems in a tree ....... almost like a decorated Christmas tree, it would host an "all year three "/" whole worlds tree ". - Beautiful poem Bob, wish you good luck in the contest. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)