Comment from Jean Lutz

Excellent

As a child I grew up in the midst of a hardwood forest. Trees were my playmates. To this I can relate. Today my simple childhood would be considered one of poverty. Yet in my heart I know I was rich.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 18-May-2015

Thanks for resonating with the message of the poem, and thanks again for the generous stars. God bless.

Comment from ann marie mazz

Excellent

hi susan

oh yes
the trees hold and witness many secrets
I enjoyed your line of repetition "but funny yes"
that fitted in very well
your words and thoughts were clever
the execution of the voice was well done

thank you for sharing
enjoy the night
ann marie

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2015

Thanks for this great review, sorry for this late reply.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

Trees, and in fact all plants listen. I talk to plants and they grow for me. :) I share this with the most famous of all people, Prince Charles. He talks to his plants and believes they hear us and respond. I would like to know what secrets they hold! :) Lovely poem, and a pleasure to read. xsx Sandra.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2015

Thanks for considering this a lovely poem. Thanks a lot for this great and warm review.

Comment from mshirachot

Excellent

This reminded me a really silly posting I read on Facebook recently that said: "If a man speaks in the woods and there is no woman around to hear him is he still wrong?"

Indeed, if trees could speak...I wonder what they would have to say.

Thanks for sharing.
Blessings to you,
Marsha

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2015

i like the question, it's worth pondering. Thanks a bunch for the very warm and great review. God bless.

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

Excellent Poem! The author's words are strong, descriptive and thought provoking. The poem flows and connects well.
The reader pondered on the deep meaning of this poem.
The artwork is perfect and compliments this poem.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2015

Thanks a lot for considering this an excellent poem. God bless.

Comment from Just2Write

Excellent

Trees do listen. The problem is, as the tree in this poem points out we don't understand what they hear. I think that trees know far more that we give them credit for. An interesting poem, and a rare perspective of man's inter-relationship with trees.
I like your repeating line, 'but funny, yes' It let's us know that the tree understands irony. It seems to ground the poem - at least for me.
Rose.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2015

Thanks a lot Rose for resonating with the message of the poem. Thanks a bunch for the great and warm review.

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

this is an interesting and intriguing piece of poetic art dear susan! it has a wide philosophical side to it as people grow somehow like trees.
thank you for sharing!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2015

Thanks a lot for considering this an interesting and intriguing poetic art my friend. i am honored.

Comment from Delahay

Excellent

And if it falls in the woods does it make a sound? Of course it does. Trees are the sentinels standing guard over the forests. They keep their secrets despite their whispering in the wind.

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2015

Thanks for resonating with the message of the poem and for the great five star review. God bless.

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Wonderful poem, nassus. The allusion to the trees that track traumas in their rings is most effective in bringing forward the anguish of abuse. What better witness than a tree under which the tears were shed and sorrow shared.

Love it!

Gloria

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2015

Thanks for considering this a wonderful poem Gloria. thanks a bunch.

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

Wow! This is a brilliant piece, Nassus. What a unique idea for a poem

"but funny, yes,
men miss their ears
as trees reveals
a witness' secret"

Bravo! Great writing. Bob

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2015

Thanks bob, for considering this a brilliant piece. I am deeply humbled. God bless.