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A Walk In the Woods

fallen, rotting tree a short pause to sit and think what was in this exact spot one million years past? my dog whines impatiently as if he already knows...

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Kathleen Kroll

Date: 9/26/2017 9:04:00 AM

I love this because it makes you think and imagine what could be. You see a kindred spirit.

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 8/29/2017 7:07:00 AM

Beautiful, metaphorical suspense. Congrats Tim, for your WIN in the contest!! ;-)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/28/2014 2:13:00 AM

very insightful and splendidly composed... i would have put this on the glory- slots.. cheers on your win.. huggs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/27/2014 9:48:00 PM

wow, Tim, I really like this one. I do not like seeing it on the bottom like this. My thoughts match Richard's. It is thought provoking and well written. congrats in the contest.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/27/2014 8:54:00 AM

Thought provoking, congratulations.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/27/2014 8:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your win.

Paul Callus

Date: 9/27/2014 8:14:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Tim. Still trying to read your dog's mind!:) // paul

Paul Callus
Date: 9/27/2014 3:17:00 PM

Good one, Tim...I asked for that!!

Tim Ryerson
Date: 9/27/2014 2:35:00 PM

Funny stuff Paul!! No, I don't have to read his mind anymore, I taught him to speak...

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/27/2014 6:14:00 AM

Thanks for the entry and support.Congrats on the win, Tim

Skat A

Date: 10/1/2013 8:50:00 PM

Nice win Tim............. LUV.............. SKAT

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/30/2013 12:20:00 PM

Contest Winners: In the Woods. Sponsored by: Caleb Smith. - Congratulations on your wonderful poem in this contest, Tim - Pleased to read your poem, well written! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/30/2013 12:07:00 PM

Thank you Tim, for the lovely early birthday wish... enjoyed your poem and win....Linda

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/17/2010 10:55:00 AM

wow, this older one of yours farther back, it's really good, Tim. Yes, brothers and sisters are so special in our lives! LUv,andrea

Elaine George

Date: 12/3/2009 12:30:00 AM

The mysteries the forest holds - simply enchanting. Great verse, Jim. Love, Lainie

Constance La France

Date: 11/28/2009 9:24:00 PM

I love this, you captured a moment in time beautifully. I know such a tree, and when I walk in that place I always check on it, check how much more it has decayed, my friend and I named it Hairy, cause it has just a few sprouts at the top, I wonder how Hairy is doing..