My Special Tree

How strange this year has been. You see,
in my front yard’s a special tree.

By April seventh or about
the 10th, at least, its blooms poke out!

My prettiest of trees by far -
like fluffs of cotton its blooms are.

This April has gone very fast.
No blooms appeared as days flew past!

But on this 28th, with glee,
I saw the blossoms on my tree!

Written April 28, 2023 when I saw the blossoms.
For  A Brian Strand Premiere No 1216 Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Hind Avatar
September 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Sweet - love things about trees, they are special, right? <3
Liwayway Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 9:02 AM
I like your "Special Tree". Congrats on your big win. you deserve it. Have a good day. <3 hugs
Milgate Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 4:33 PM
so clever enjoyed this.
Brul Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 7:03 AM
So lovely! I love these parting lines, “But on this 28th, with glee, I saw the blossoms on my tree!” Congratulations!
Kauffman Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 10:30 AM
They do surprise us some years! Congrats on your top win Andrea. This poem is so full of angst then followed by pure delight! Made me smile as I thought about our late blooming Gravenstein tree! I always hold my breath waiting for it to bloom. It volunteered in our yard and I baby it as it produces the most wonderful cooking apples!! Blessings to you!
Andresen Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 9:49 AM
- A beautiful tree - Congratulations on your top win, Andrea :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 8:59 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful Rhyme write. Have a blessed day..................
Andea...Congratulations on your great win in the Contest. Wonderful poem
Poet Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 9:15 PM
Andrea, Congratulations on crafting such a lovely poem that combines the elegance of poetry with the wisdom of thought.
Baker Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 4:01 PM
Always good to see that first green and the first blooms. Enjoyed reading your poetry today, Andrea. Write On my friend! Bill
Buhagiar Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 11:52 AM
How lovely to see the flower buds shining
Bayles Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 11:29 AM
Nice rhyme, Andrea.
Anaya Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 10:33 AM
The prettiest trees blossom pink flower's, here and always on time! B0l
Dietrich Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 1:06 PM
I love pink blossoms. I have those in my back yard now.
Pandit Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 9:54 AM
Those new blossoms are inspiration, Andrea--as is your poem lauding nature's wonder.
Rolland Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 6:45 AM
I had the same problem, with my magnolia tree, flowers have rotten, and didn't flourish, may be the climate change, thanks for the delicate penning
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