Notes About The Poem
Feb.22.2025
Shape Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Vanya Evangelin
~Placed Third in Brian's Contest~

 

TREE

** *Tree*, *I am*. *Sprouted at*, *the dull back yard*. *When I’m full of life*, *Men for shade, come to me*. *When I'm laden with flowers* *They greatly admire and love me*. *When I bear luscious and tasty fruits*, *They stone me and hurt me merciless*. *Please know, I'm your friend*. * * * * * * * * * * * When I shed my leaves, they curse Me. When I grow hefty, they cut me. How sad is my plight. Have pity on me!
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Dietrich Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Back with congrats. Way to go
Brul Avatar
July 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Wow, this is amazingly beautiful dear Valsa. Congratulations on your top win! ^__^JCB
Volumes Avatar
July 31, 2025 at 1:57 PM
You are so clever ! Beautiful poetry and visual excellence. Loved it.
Poet Avatar
July 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What a remarkable piece of writing,  a Masterpiece, lovely, and straightforward description. Congratulations on your podium win dear friend
Daniels Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Exquisite Write ! Such beautiful simple personification. I can almost hear the tree speaking. And yes, they DO speak, as you probably know. Love ya! X
Rodrigues Avatar
February 28, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Love the contrasts in the poem and the shape, Valsa! Congrats!
Rose  Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Your poetry is most creative and the tree is one of my favorite things to embrace and talk about, I love this Valsa. thanks for sharing it
Poet Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Dear Valsa, What a unique and charming graphic. It's very compelling to read. Your empathic writing brings the predicament of the tree to attention! I imagine if trees could communicate and have something to say, it might appear like this lovely, soothing poem weaved in the form of a tree. Best wishes for the contest, and sorry, if I missed commenting on your poetry because my computer is damaged, and I've been connecting or submitting poems from my phone on occasion.
Narain Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM
True life history of a tree in picture format. Well penned.
Tor Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
So clever Valsa wow. Such a unique and lovely theme. So impressive to read. I have been away just got back to commenting on everyone's poetry. I wrote a poem that Maria Williams did a video song to. If you have any spare time please Valsa check out Maria Williams video and comment. I would love to read your thoughts on the poem I wrote and the song Maria and her husband Ron produced. Hugs...
Jones Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 5:14 AM
What an excellent poem for this contest! Your empathetic write brings plight of the tree to light! Great job on the shape form!
Buhagiar Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Great shape, great idea on tree, dear Valsa. Must get a new computer tomorrow, I hope.
Empress Avatar
February 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I bet if trees could talk, and if they had a voice it would sound like this soft gentle poem woven in the shape of a tree! I once did a shape poem, wasnt easy. I had to do it on my phone too so maybe it was harder for me. But yours is so neat and well delivered dear sweet valsa! I feel so sad whenever i see a tree go, for whatever reason. Hence why this will be a fave for me! Best wishes in the contest, I hope you are doing well, sending you light always.
Greenhough Avatar
February 22, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This poem really did bring compassion to my heart. I do love trees. Good luck with the contest.
Mckeithan Avatar
February 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Wonderful shape poem. Like the last line.
Dietrich Avatar
February 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Ahhh a fellow tree hugger. Love this
DiMino Avatar
February 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The shady side of tree life...indeed, no easy mission to bear -- thinking twice more respectively, next time I eat a pear. Lovely write!
Goldsmith Avatar
February 22, 2025 at 7:37 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful yet sad "Tree" write. Great Shape... Yes, I have pity on the trees. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away......................
Kendrick Avatar
February 22, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Ahh!! Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Thanks for sharing ..Sara K
Cunningham Avatar
February 22, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Very creative layout Valsa. Tom
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