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A PoetrySoup Poem Of The Day - 7th February 2024 - highlighting mental health and mental illness, the importance of its acknowledgement and acceptance, admitting is OK

A Tree Grows Tall

            A tree grows tall

              grows strong

                braves all

                the good

                 the bad

     sometimes I'm not a tree

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/2/2024 10:14:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD. Way to go. We all have times or days or minutes when we are not a tree. Sara K

Brandy Nicole

Date: 2/7/2024 6:59:00 PM

I think many forget how important the ground is. Sometimes, that's me. There are days when I'm ' a tree,' and then there are moments when I hold everything in place. Such a profound write. Congratulations Clive, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:09:00 PM

The ground is an interesting addition to the metaphor I have used, thanks for your thoughts Brandy

Charles Messina

Date: 2/7/2024 6:29:00 PM

Heavy write, Clive. Well done! Congratulations on POTD!

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:07:00 PM

Thanks Charles

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 2/7/2024 12:48:00 PM

Congrats on POTD Clive. A powerful narrative.

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 1:51:00 PM

Thanks for saying so Jerry

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/7/2024 11:07:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Few words with much said. Love It... I sometimes have a bird's next in my branches. Have a blessed day.....................

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:43:00 AM

Few words with much said, absolutely, thanks so much Paula

Jim Slaughter

Date: 2/7/2024 11:02:00 AM

I like this, Clive...sometimes I'm not, either...and congrats on POTD.

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:41:00 AM

Glad you liked my poem Jim, thanks so much

Deb M

Date: 2/7/2024 9:48:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD Clive for this very lovely and mighty write!! Debx

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:41:00 AM

and a mighty thank you to you for saying so Deb

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 2/7/2024 9:31:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD! Trees do express the human condition indeed! Kudos! Paulette

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:40:00 AM

Nicely put Paulette, thanks for reading

Bill Baker

Date: 2/7/2024 8:50:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Clive. A strong oak tree is a good role model for humanity. Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Bill

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:36:00 AM

Trees as role models, now there's food for poets, so true Bill, thanks, always appreciate hearing your thoughts

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 2/7/2024 8:13:00 AM

Lovely metaphorical write Clive. Deserving of your POTD - congratulations! :)

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:33:00 AM

yes a metaphorical truth, so true, thanks Linda

Lin Lane

Date: 2/7/2024 7:54:00 AM

Sometimes our tears fall like leaves in Autumn. Congratulations on your potd, Clive.

Lin Lane
Date: 2/7/2024 11:33:00 AM

Merci, Clive.

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:30:00 AM

yes that too is a great analogy and metaphor, very astute thought Lin, thanks

Lin Lane
Date: 2/7/2024 11:15:00 AM

Thank you, Bill. hugs to you, too.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/7/2024 8:48:00 AM

Love your comment, Lin. So true. Hugs, Bill

Joseph May

Date: 2/7/2024 6:20:00 AM

Congrats on POTD, Very nicely expressed

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:26:00 AM

Thanks Joseph

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/7/2024 6:12:00 AM

Hey Clive the line "sometimes I'm not a tree." That simple phrase packs such a powerful punch, and I think it's something everyone can relate to. We all have moments where we feel fragile or vulnerable, and it's important to remember that's okay. The way you use the tree as a metaphor for strength and resilience is beautiful, we have the potential to grow and overcome challenges. A huge congratulations on snagging POTD! Your poem deserves recognition. Amazing writing! -Blessings, Daniel

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:25:00 AM

Yes trees are a great metaphor, a poet's friend, and you're right, it is ok. Your thoughts are spot on, thanks so much Daniel

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/7/2024 6:09:00 AM

I agree…we want to be like the tree yet we feel small in its shadow. Still we have a bravery inside us that brushes away our smallness to keep on going. Congratulations on POTD! Speaks to me. Did you ever here the Smother’s Brothers song, “I talk to the trees…” Hugs

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:22:00 AM

Not heard that song, I'll check it out, thanks for reading Kim

Tom Woody

Date: 2/7/2024 5:37:00 AM

I felt like an old oak yesterday but today more like a cherry tree, blossoms intact. Hey nice to see you get a day in the sun

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:20:00 AM

Now which tree we are is another poem perhaps, nice thought, thanks so much Tom

John Lawless

Date: 2/7/2024 5:37:00 AM

...but you still have roots....today I shall try and identify with my inner tree. Very interesting and thought provoking write Clive

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:21:00 AM

ah yes roots... so true, thanks John

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 2/7/2024 4:16:00 AM

Dear Clive, Congratulations on your POTD. p.s. don't worry, many of us are just shrubs..

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:18:00 AM

Oh to be a shrub again, thanks Nancy

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/7/2024 4:09:00 AM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Clive :) -

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:17:00 AM

Thanks so much for your time Anne-Lise

Tania Kitchin

Date: 2/7/2024 3:50:00 AM

Clive, congratulations on POTD.

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:16:00 AM

Thanks Tania

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 2/7/2024 2:19:00 AM

Strong as a tree I’d like to be, a great narrative poem Clive. Congratulations on receiving poem of the day. Beryl

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:14:00 AM

Thanks for taking the time to comment Beryl

Christina Bowring

Date: 2/7/2024 1:34:00 AM

Many congratulations Clive on POTD with this very reflective, deep read. Well written. Blessings to you :)

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:14:00 AM

Much appreciated Christina

Karen Jones

Date: 2/7/2024 12:55:00 AM

Congratulations on your potd honor!

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:13:00 AM

Thank you Karen

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/7/2024 12:32:00 AM

Sometimes we have to look at ourselves and admit that, yes, we do have weaknesses. Congratulations on POTD Clive, enjoy the honour. Tom

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/7/2024 11:38:00 AM

Absolutely, acknowledging our weaknesses is our strength, thanks for your wise words Tom

Hiya Sharma

Date: 2/6/2024 6:57:00 PM

Very true, sometimes how full of experience or resilience we may be, but the fragility of our hearts, surfaces above our strength.. It's okay not to be brave all the time.. Our souls need to be vulnerable as well, so as to release the emotional burden and embrace the cosmic light of healing. This write made me think and feel so much. Sending best wishes, always!

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/6/2024 11:20:00 PM

Thanks Hiya

Mark Hughes

Date: 2/6/2024 12:55:00 PM

Such is the fragility of the human species! Keep plug'n away Clive.

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 2/6/2024 2:11:00 PM

Thanks Mark

A Tree Grows Tall POTD

A PoetrySoup Poem Of The Day - 7th February 2024 - highlighting mental health and mental illness, the importance of its acknowledgement and acceptance, admitting is OK

A Tree Grows Tall

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