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A Tree That Blocks the Sunlight

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This tree that blocks the sunlight must be felled. It's a toweringly tall tree with boughs that conceal a generous amount of sun rays and hides the open blue skies. Therefore... It needs to be felled! It turns a bright sunny day rather dim... It's a nuisance! I don't mind birds seeking a fleeting refuge, or nesting birds that sing for me early in the morning, but I insist... It needs to be felled! It's a perpetual home to irritating squirrels I can't keep out of my garden. Acorns noisily fall on the tin roof! I'd handsomely pay anyone who will topple this eyesore for me. It needs to be felled! It overwhelms me with dead leaves in the fall Who knows many shooting stars I've missed? Should I always come out to marvel at the sky? At nature's breathtaking majesty? It needs to be felled! I miss seeing flock of birds in flight. I need generous sunshine when I draw the curtains at dawn. This tree that blocks the sunlight tries my patience each day. It needs to be felled! STRAND CHOICE O,any form,any theme Poetry Contest (Winner: 2nd Place) Sponsored by: Brian Strand 03/22/2020 *a rant poem written in real time* Date written and posted: 04/24/2018

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Date: 3/24/2020 5:19:00 PM
And congrats to you too my friend! Well deserved win!;)
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/24/2020 6:25:00 PM
Thank you, Brenda:-)
Date: 3/24/2020 4:14:00 PM
Congrats on your podium win, Edward--enjoyed the read.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/24/2020 6:24:00 PM
Thank you, Vijay:-)
Date: 3/24/2020 2:24:00 PM
Edward, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest. I like your formatting and narrative story. So well crafted!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/24/2020 6:24:00 PM
Thank you, Sam:-)

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