An Old Tree

an old tree with bare branches - - a man saws for Nathan’s Skeleton Tree contest

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Kathryn Collins

Date: 7/5/2012 6:19:00 AM

so sad. I love it.

Robert Pettit

Date: 7/2/2012 11:15:00 PM

In New Jersey state forests, if you're looking for firewood, take what is lying on the ground. Even if the tree appears dead, the law won't let you cut it down. As long as it is situated in the ground, there is always a chance new life will spring out of it. Good haiku.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/2/2012 7:36:00 PM

wow how picturesque Jack luv.. best wishes in Nate's contest.. am too tired to post the one I have for him tonight.. long story .. fell and hit my head..knocked meself out .. cold.. now a huge headache.. and the pups all fussing r4ound..and... Ron is singing to me.. don't know if I feel better or worse luv..

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/2/2012 2:46:00 PM

Great one...The expressiveness and descriptiveness is awesome..Enjoyed reading..Winner for sure..Thanks for the kind reviews of my work..Sara

Russell Sivey

Date: 7/2/2012 11:20:00 AM

This is a very good Haiku Jack! I love old trees and hate to see them trimmed, but it's necessary! Great Work!!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/2/2012 9:54:00 AM

yes it is... powerful images for a 'ku!... greeat job with winning huggs! :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/2/2012 9:07:00 AM

Good morning Jack. .... here in Texas, we don't believe in sawing off them old trees.. I actually love the way they stand, without a story to tell...xox~PD

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/2/2012 8:55:00 AM

Jack, you are doing very sensible haiku here. I like this style!! Wish I had more time here to catch up on my friends' poems. It's killing me, but I need to be out the door!! Soon.