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Written on August 16, 2023

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Yew - Potd

We buried him under the large yew tree,
We all wore thick face masks as they should be.
The shade of the green yew tree was pleasant.
Yet we all knew the poison there present.

It was not his wish to bury him there.
He died under the tree eating a pear.
Little bothering about deadly fumes
His mind elsewhere humming her loving tunes.

The yew yielded a deadly red berry,
Fell on the white pear, tasted like cherry.
They spied him there, dead, under the yew tree.
All left to enjoy the breath of the sea.

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Karen Jones

Date: 9/23/2023 2:45:00 AM

Congrats on your winning poem and outstanding skills. Love reading your words.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/17/2023 12:42:00 PM

Congrats on making top of best new poem list

Constance La France

Date: 9/12/2023 5:57:00 PM

Victor, wonderful poem and congratulations on your win in my contest, love the image, Constance

Susan Lawrence

Date: 9/10/2023 8:54:00 AM

Dear Victor, Your poem is number one on the best new poems list ! Congratulations. I don't know how this POTD of yours slipped by me. So happy to have found it. A sad and sombre poem beautifully described by your talented pen. Hugs and hope you are feeling improvements in your health. xx Susan :)

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 9/6/2023 9:26:00 AM

congratulations on your POTW....a tragic story so beautifully crafted. Paulette

Sally Eslinger

Date: 9/2/2023 6:09:00 PM

You totally captured me into the scene & the tragedy. This IMHO well deserves honors! A long imagining for me, succinctly told in flowing lines of eloquent language and truly deep mourning love. XOXOX sally

Judy Ball

Date: 8/29/2023 1:35:00 AM

WoW Victor. You never fail to deeply impress. I have never seen a Yew tree but if this is a picture of it they are beautiful trees. Are they really poisonous? Nicely done. Congrats on a well deserved piece. God Bless, JB

Lisa Ricci

Date: 8/23/2023 4:54:00 AM

Hi Victor. Wow. I see you returned strong. Congratulations of POTD. Your ending line Victor is most beautiful and poetic. Read back your line and you will see and hear. Have a beautiful afternoon. I hope you are feeling stronger and better. Love Blessings and Peace now and always. (smile smile smile)

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/22/2023 12:24:00 PM

Ooh, a fatal yew berry on his pear. I have pear trees; fortunately no yews. Clever and fun pen. Congratulations on POTD!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/22/2023 10:56:00 AM

Congrats for win and POTD. Awesome

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/21/2023 5:34:00 AM

Back with congratulations on being POTD and high up on the best list also. Sara

Simon Saber

Date: 8/21/2023 2:03:00 AM

hearty and like earth

Michael Tor

Date: 8/19/2023 6:10:00 PM

Congratulations Victor God bless you my friend and keep you healthy...

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/18/2023 4:24:00 PM

Back with heartfelt congratulations on your well deserved POTD, Victor.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/18/2023 12:28:00 PM

…and a POTD too! Congratulations!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/18/2023 12:27:00 PM

All the lovely senses from the fruits though mixed in contrast with death and then the final contrasting line. Congratulations, dear friend! Glad you entered this contest. Hope you are feeling all so much better!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/18/2023 10:04:00 AM

What a unique write, Victor, highly deserving of a POTD and welcome back. I knew you would come back.))’ You have what it takes to overcome obstacles. Bless you, Pangie

Maria Williams

Date: 8/18/2023 3:40:00 AM

Back to warmly wish you a big congratulations, dear Victor, on your POTD. So well deserved

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/17/2023 11:12:00 PM

Had never known about this tree before, tragic story, Victor... Congratulations on POTD:)

Mark Toney

Date: 8/17/2023 6:53:00 PM

What tragic irony! Life is so unpredictable. Congratulations, Victor, on Poem of the Day.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/17/2023 6:39:00 PM

It seems I'm not the only one learning the history of the 'Yew' tree. While many trees bear good fruit, there are some that cause death. Always be careful. There's a lesson within your words. This is sad and tender, all at the same time. Congratulations Victor, on Poem of the Day. I hope you're doing well, my dear friend. Hugs, Brandy

Robert Gorelick

Date: 8/17/2023 6:31:00 PM

Yew, would make a fine mystery tale, with the Yew tree the culprit! Glad to see you back! Robert

Akkina Downing

Date: 8/17/2023 6:29:00 PM

Vic, congratulations on your POTD. I guess I’m one of many who just learned what a Yew is. :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/17/2023 3:52:00 PM

Hi Victor first of all I'm thrilled you must be feeling better and thrilled that you got POTD. Congratulations my friend a great. honor . Hugs and blessings . Jennifer .