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  I am a tree poetry contest- sponsored by Tania Kitchin 

I Am A Norway Spruce Tree

In the mountains of Dalarna, Sweden; I grow 
There are a few things about me, I thought that you should know 
I've been around for a very long time 
And "Old Tjikko" is also a nickname of mine 
I am the oldest known tree to ever survive 
Nine thousand five hundred fifty-seven years- and I'm still alive 
Husband and wife Leif Kullman and Lisa Oberg went to explore 
That's when they discovered me in two thousand four 
They named me after their late dog, "Old Tjikko" was his name
Being the oldest living tree in the world- I've gained my fame

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Abdullah Alhemaidy October 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM Congratulations on your nice win!

Paula Goldsmith October 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "I Am A Norway Spruce Tree" write again. Have a Blessed week writing away..........

Andrea Dietrich October 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM Wow. It's amazing to think how long it has lived. Great job here. Congratulations

Anne-Lise Andresen October 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM - The tree grows on the border, between Norway and Sweden, Charlie - Nowhere else in the world has such an old spruce tree been found :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Tania Kitchin October 5, 2025 at 6:44 AM Charlie, congratulations on your winning placement with your wonderful tree poem.

sara Etgen-Baker September 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM outstanding poem and contest entry...your poem was informative but engaging with its imagery...best wishes with this in the contest, Charles.

Paula Goldsmith September 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful write with a Great/Pretty Picture... "Good Luck" from the coconut tree. Have a Blessed day/weekend writing away......... Charles Messina September 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM Thank you, Paula. :)

Ghairo Daniels September 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM Very informative poem, Charles ! Had no idea of a Tjikko ~ what a lovely name for a tree. I wonder whether this is where the Spruce essential oil comes from ? Charles Messina September 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM Thank you so much, Ghairo. It very well could be... :)

Dr. Vandana Sharma September 26, 2025 at 8:03 AM Wow!! so ancient tree. All the best for the contest. Charles Messina September 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM Thank you so much, Vandana :)