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The Hanging Tree

In ancient times in yonder Hebers Ghyll*
alone stood the hanging tree---
stagnant redundancy.

*Hebers Ghyll Ilkley West Yorshire UK

 © Harry J Horsman 2012

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Sara Kendrick

September 14, 2021 at 1:08 PM

Congrats on your winner. I am sure there were many hanging trees in America in times past. Sara

Anitha Jayasankar

September 9, 2021 at 4:10 AM

So well penned... Loved the last line Harry... Congrats on your win in the contest... God bless... ~ Ani

Constance La France

September 8, 2021 at 9:20 PM

Harry, congratulations on your win in my Kimo Contest with your wonderful poem, well done ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Kim Rodrigues

September 7, 2021 at 3:20 PM

Congratulations!

Beata Agustin

September 7, 2021 at 4:43 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

Paula Goldsmith

September 6, 2021 at 11:41 AM

Congratulations on your win. Your write, "The Hanging Tree" was few words with much said. "Powerful" Have a blessed day........................

Andrea Dietrich

September 6, 2021 at 8:16 AM

that last line is a killer (in more than one way!!) Congrats on the win, harry.

Jan Allison

September 5, 2021 at 4:00 PM

I got chills reading your poem Harry, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Carol Sunshine Brown

June 6, 2012 at 11:54 AM

When I click on one of your poems I know it will be exceptional Harry. Thank you for sharing your words with us. I hope all is well with you and yours. I will stop back again soon. Love, Carol