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Barren Branches of a Willow Tree Die

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The survival of life when a drought strikes.

And we think we have it so bad.

Barren branches of a willow tree die The rains vacation, a two month drought Yellowing fields the rivers dry A slender bear no fish to catch Only one cub is left, nature's bout Extreme suns heat was no match Come rain, come rain, come rain Rivers fill, grass blades sprout Trees with leaves, fields of grain Mother and cub now roam about Rhyme time 4-10 lines Poetry Contest Sponsored by Laura Loo 6/16/2018

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Susan Ashley

Date: 7/2/2018 5:51:00 PM

Dear Charlie, a wondrous poem of Nature’s extremes; the taker and the giver of life, is beautifully expressed from your lovely heart with compassionate imagery. Belated congratulations on your excellent win! Warmest wishes my charming friend.. ~Susan

Charles Messina
Date: 7/2/2018 7:13:00 PM

Hello my dear friend Susan, I think you expressed the meaning of my poem better than I did...lol Thank you for the belated congrats, always a pleasure to hear your poetic comments...Thank you so much! Charlie

Eve Roper

Date: 6/30/2018 11:13:00 AM

Congratulations, Charles, on your great 2nd place win.. Lovely poem Hugs Eve ~`*

Charles Messina
Date: 7/2/2018 7:11:00 PM

Hello dear friend Eve, thank you so much...Hugs coming your way :) Charlie

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 6/29/2018 9:44:00 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful win, Charles - blessings and best wishes for continued success, my friend! :-)

Charles Messina
Date: 7/2/2018 7:09:00 PM

Gregory, thank you kindly my friend for the congrats and for your visit as well. Very nice to meet you...blessings :) Charlie

Susan Gentry

Date: 6/29/2018 4:05:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Great imagery! Some areas are dealt such horrendous problems from mother nature. So wonderful when she turns it around. :)

Curtis Moorman

Date: 6/29/2018 10:22:00 AM

Charles, congratulations on your placement in this contest. Beautifully written poem. I am almost finished with your book. AWESOME!!!

Charles Messina
Date: 6/29/2018 10:58:00 AM

Curtis, this is too funny. I was reading yours when your message just came through. I am really enjoying the WONDERFUL poetry you have written. Thanks for the congrats my friend. And remember "It takes a real man to wear pink" Love it! Thank you!

Lu Loo

Date: 6/29/2018 6:53:00 AM

love the nature aspect and that last line is too cute. thank you for your entry and congratulations on your placement. Be blessed, -luloo :)

Charles Messina
Date: 6/29/2018 7:35:00 AM

Hi Luloo, this was a wonderful contest and I am truly grateful for the placement in your contest. There were some awesome poems written for this one and I am sure it must have been difficult judging. Thanks much and God Bless...Charlie :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/16/2018 2:10:00 PM

Oh my this poem really reaches me. Well done Charles :)

Charles Messina
Date: 6/16/2018 2:16:00 PM

Thank you dear Heidi...touching, feeling, loving & caring...have a wonderful weekend my friend! hugs // Charlie :)

Jan Allison

Date: 6/16/2018 1:54:00 PM

Mother nature can be so so cruel and I guess its down to the survival of the fittest:-( Excellent pen Charles, good luck with the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Charles Messina
Date: 6/16/2018 2:05:00 PM

Sadly you are right Jan, Thanks so much...have a wonderful weekend my dear friend! Hugs // Charlie xx