Barren Branches of a Willow Tree Die

BARREN BRANCHES OF A WILLOW TREE DIE

Barren branches of a willow tree die
Sadly enough, they can no longer cry
Barren branches of a willow tree die
We watch in desperation hoping for life
Sadly enough, they can no longer cry
We watch in desperation hoping for life
These tall stately trees are filled with strife
No tender loving care can change their plight
These tall stately trees are filled with strife
Sadly enough, they can no longer cry

8 June 2018
For the contest sponsored by Laura Loo
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 6/30/2018 11:23:00 AM
Congratulations, Curtis, on your win.. Lovely poem Hugs Eve ~`*
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Curtis Moorman
Date: 6/30/2018 11:58:00 AM
Thank you ever so much, Eve. I appreciate, and value, your ongoing support. God Bless and may you have a Happy 4th of July.
Date: 6/29/2018 10:00:00 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful win, Curtis - blessings and best wishes for continued success, my friend! Not an easy form to make flow, but you did it very well! :-)
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Curtis Moorman
Date: 6/29/2018 11:13:00 PM
Thank you so much, Gregory! Coming from the polished poet that you are, that is quite a compliment, my friend, and I appreciate it. Happy fourth of July upcoming.
Date: 6/29/2018 7:39:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. I like this style. A great poem! :)
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Curtis Moorman
Date: 6/29/2018 8:21:00 PM
Dear, kind Susan, thank you so much for your graciousness. I so look forward to your comments. They are always so uplifting and encouraging. I certainly appreciate having you in my corner.
Date: 6/29/2018 11:35:00 AM
Curtis, Congratulations on your placement in the contest with this delightful poem. All the best...Charlie
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Curtis Moorman
Date: 6/29/2018 8:20:00 PM
Thank you, Charlie! Man I have enjoyed, and am almost finished, reading your marvelous. My daughter and her husband were home this past weekend and we almost have my second book ready for publication. You'll be among the first to receive a complimentary copy once they arrive.
Date: 6/29/2018 7:13:00 AM
really enjoyed this poem but I wish you expanded the vocabulary of rhyming words. "die" and "cry" are used a few times. But nonetheless really enjoyed it so I placed it because of that. thank you for your entry and congratulations on your placement. Be blessed, -luloo :)
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Date: 6/12/2018 5:23:00 PM
REsponding to what you said to me: we shall see, we shall see.
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Date: 6/10/2018 6:14:00 PM
You did very well with the theme and form , Curtis. This is one of the topics that was most attractive to me as well. CAn't wait to write one and see what I end up with!
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Curtis Moorman
Date: 6/10/2018 8:32:00 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea! I liked this as a topic compared to the others. And I know what you'll end up with --- a winner as usual.
Date: 6/9/2018 3:07:00 AM
Lovely verse Curtis, they are indeed a beautiful tree. Tom
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Curtis Moorman
Date: 6/9/2018 4:05:00 AM
I agree, Tom. They truly are rather stately and majestic. Whether lining a long winding driveway or standing like sentinels along a riverbank, they make heads turn. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. It makes my day.
Date: 6/8/2018 8:15:00 PM
I really like this. It has the feeling of triolet or kyrielle type poetry. I have not checked out her new contest. I better go see!!! thanks for your comment to my poem recently ,my friend.
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Date: 6/9/2018 4:07:00 AM
Andrea, I'm so glad you like this one. When what I write meets with your approval, nothing else matters. Thank you for being in my corner.
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