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05.08.202
- Weekly Poetry Challenge - Tree's Perspective -

Anne-Lise Andresen
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- I Am Green And Smell Good -


Through many generations
Roots have forged strong bonds
that overlap each other deep in the earth

I am the oldest,
not untouched by the outside world
beauty and decay

Mixed with nostalgia and lush forest
children's play and laughter
When I look back
in slightly blurry images

No echo in the forest anymore
silence reigns
The city is growing faster than my family
the crystal ball cannot predict the future

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David Crandall

August 12, 2026 at 9:39 AM

Nice poem - good luck to the tree family!

Andrea Dietrich

August 9, 2026 at 12:34 AM

You did so well with the challenge. I hope I am not too late to do one!

sara Etgen-Baker

August 8, 2026 at 4:29 PM

what a great perspective and response to the poem of the week prompt. sending hugs, Sara

Sara Kendrick

August 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM

So much of the woodlands get destroyed to make way for humans, but we can help some if we are in a position to do so by planting at least one tree. I am delighted that you wrote this one to share with us. Way to go. Sara K. 👏✍️

Demetrios Trifiatis

August 6, 2026 at 7:26 AM

A touching poem that speaks volumes to the heart, especially to the people of a certain age, such as myself, dearest Anne-Lise. Thank you! 😍

Joseph P. DiMino

August 6, 2026 at 5:01 AM

Too loose them would be a major environmental disaster. Well described, Anne!

Hiya Sharma

August 6, 2026 at 2:21 AM

Aww. Sigh! I love the voice of the tree here! The personification that you've done is so evocative and yes cities maybe growing faster but the legacy of the trees can never die.. if only humans would realise that! Really hits hard! Thank you for sharing such an intriguing piece that spreads the light of awareness in some way, dear Anne-Lise.. loved reading this.. sending you light and best wishes always ~ 💫✨🌳🌿✨💫

Victor Buhagiar

August 6, 2026 at 1:50 AM

My government is corrupt. They prefer tall buildings which I hate but plant very few trees. I love trees very much. A lovely poem, dear Anne Lise. ❤️

Alison A Smith nee Howarth

August 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM

May the trees always remain.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

August 5, 2026 at 1:55 PM

Dear Anne-Lise, I think that line about the city growing faster than the family hits a real existential chord, capturing how urban expansion can feel like an erasure of origin. You’ve framed nostalgia as a world outgrowing its own roots. Haunting, contemplative work, Anne-Lise, Blessings Daniel

Tom Cunningham

August 5, 2026 at 1:04 PM

Sad that trees that have stood for hundreds of years are cut down to make way for development, where will we be when there are no trees left. Frightening thought. Good luck with the challenge Anne Lise. Tom.🌹

Dorothy Gibbons

August 5, 2026 at 12:13 PM

Me again forgot to say I adore the picture ~ Majestic ❤️‍🩹

Dorothy Gibbons

August 5, 2026 at 12:12 PM

Excellent Tree poem Anne-Lise I am a tree hugger loveeee trees. My friend said to me once don't hug trees dotti u get germs I laughed and said more chance getting germs off hugging you 😂🌹❤️‍🩹 hugzzz my friend with yummy cinnamon buns with cream drooling at the thought 😂❤️‍🩹

Lin Lane

August 5, 2026 at 11:55 AM

Fantastic take on the tree theme, Anne-Lise. Shameful that what keeps human alive are the things they destroy.

Sotto Poet

August 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM

This is a very well-composed poem, Anne-Lise. Your imagery and wording are inspiring and evocative. Indeed, all our roots extend in the clay and will return to it.