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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

Date: 9/14/2021 1:08:00 PM

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

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 9/9/2021 4:10:00 AM

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

Constance La France

Date: 9/8/2021 9:20:00 PM

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

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/7/2021 3:20:00 PM

Congratulations!

Beata Agustin

Date: 9/7/2021 4:43:00 AM

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

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/6/2021 11:41:00 AM

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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/6/2021 8:16:00 AM

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

Jan Allison

Date: 9/5/2021 4:00:00 PM

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

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/6/2012 11:54:00 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