The Last Leaf
(A thoughtful conversation)20 total reviews
Comment from Ginda Simpson
Mimi, you have written this flawless verse with such exquisite imagery and feeling. You capture the moods of both the autumn and winter seasons as they meet in passing. Brilliant to use a conversation between oak and leaf to tell this story.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2023
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Mimi, you have written this flawless verse with such exquisite imagery and feeling. You capture the moods of both the autumn and winter seasons as they meet in passing. Brilliant to use a conversation between oak and leaf to tell this story.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Ginda, for the beautiful review; I'm so happy that you enjoyed the conversation I had imagined between the last little leaf and the mighty oak! Thank you again and have a wonderful day!
Comment from BermyBye50
Mimi,
Congrats on your 1st place win in the Autumn Poetry contest. Your masterfully crafted poem presents a creative and imaginative personified story about Autumn by the last leaf of the mighty Oak tree conversing about the life of the Mighty Oak through seasons past. The dialogue and imagery woven throughout this brilliantly written poem makes this a true masterpiece. Well Done.
All the best,
Eugene
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2023
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Mimi,
Congrats on your 1st place win in the Autumn Poetry contest. Your masterfully crafted poem presents a creative and imaginative personified story about Autumn by the last leaf of the mighty Oak tree conversing about the life of the Mighty Oak through seasons past. The dialogue and imagery woven throughout this brilliantly written poem makes this a true masterpiece. Well Done.
All the best,
Eugene
Comment Written 28-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2023
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Eugene... Thank you so very much for the lovely review of my personification of The Last Leaf and its conversation with the Mighty Oak - I'm so happy that you enjoyed! I had a wonderful time imagining the conversation the two may have had on the little leaf's last flight. Thank you again and have a beautiful day!
Comment from Jacob1395
This was such a beautiful piece. Never did I think that I might feel any emotion at all towards a leaf, but you definitely made me feel that with your piece. The image of the lonely leaf left a lone with the tree was so powerful. A really well written piece.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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This was such a beautiful piece. Never did I think that I might feel any emotion at all towards a leaf, but you definitely made me feel that with your piece. The image of the lonely leaf left a lone with the tree was so powerful. A really well written piece.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Jacob, for the lovely review. I'm so happy that you enjoyed. It was quite fun putting together in imagination just what conversation the little last leaf might have with his mighty oak. Thank you again for a wonderful review! Enjoy your evening!
Comment from lindafisher
I think that autumn is the most beautiful of all the seasons. The whole world around us changes into the most glorious kaleidoscope of colour. Great poem, a worthy winner.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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I think that autumn is the most beautiful of all the seasons. The whole world around us changes into the most glorious kaleidoscope of colour. Great poem, a worthy winner.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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Thanks so much, Linda, for the wonderful review. It was quite fun to write. I'm so happy you enjoyed! Thank you again and enjoy your evening!
Comment from royowen
This is beautifully written, I really enjoyed the language, the theme and the structure of the work, I love the idea of the mighty oak going into hibernation, with.the last leaf falling, the passing of another era, beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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This is beautifully written, I really enjoyed the language, the theme and the structure of the work, I love the idea of the mighty oak going into hibernation, with.the last leaf falling, the passing of another era, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 22-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Roy, for the beautiful review of The Last Leaf. I'm so happy you enjoyed! I loved trying to personify the leaf and the oak, imagining just what their conversation would hold! Thank you again and wishing you a Very Happy Thanksgiving!
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Most welcome
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Congrats on your contest win, Mimi, and well deserved! What an absolutely delightful and original verse you've created here with your clever dialogue between the single leaf and the towering oak. This personification vividly evokes reader's emotions and engagement with the story so that there is quite a poignancy by the end as the two 'characters' bid farewell. Very well done again! Debbie
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2023
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Congrats on your contest win, Mimi, and well deserved! What an absolutely delightful and original verse you've created here with your clever dialogue between the single leaf and the towering oak. This personification vividly evokes reader's emotions and engagement with the story so that there is quite a poignancy by the end as the two 'characters' bid farewell. Very well done again! Debbie
Comment Written 21-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2023
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Hi, Debbie - Thank you for this lovely review! I did have quite fun trying to personify and imagine just what the little leaf and the mighty oak might be discussing. I am so happy that you enjoyed! Have a wonderful evening and a Very Happy Thanksgiving!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a wonderful poem and I can see why it won the contest and congratulations. Fine rhymes and metre and I loved this wonderful tale too. A joy to read, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2023
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This is a wonderful poem and I can see why it won the contest and congratulations. Fine rhymes and metre and I loved this wonderful tale too. A joy to read, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 21-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2023
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Hi, Dolly! Thank you so very much for your lovely review - I'm so happy you enjoyed the story behind the poem... It was quite fun to try to personify the leaf and the oak! Thank you again and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Comment from Navada
What a beautiful and engaging use of rhyme to tell a gorgeous story. I really enjoyed the depth and aesthetic quality of the conversation between leaf and oak and the accompanying artwork is simply stunning. I can absolutely see why this won the contest - congratulations!
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2023
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What a beautiful and engaging use of rhyme to tell a gorgeous story. I really enjoyed the depth and aesthetic quality of the conversation between leaf and oak and the accompanying artwork is simply stunning. I can absolutely see why this won the contest - congratulations!
Comment Written 21-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Navada, for the lovely review - I'm so happy you enjoyed. It was quite fun to write and try to personify both leaf and oak! Thank you again and have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
In undulate descent, should be: In undulating descent.Or....
How about whimsical, whispery, frolicking?
Everything counts in a contest. The poetry is very good. And is cleverly thought out. Karen
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2023
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In undulate descent, should be: In undulating descent.Or....
How about whimsical, whispery, frolicking?
Everything counts in a contest. The poetry is very good. And is cleverly thought out. Karen
Comment Written 21-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2023
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Hi, Karen... Thank you so much for the 5-star review and for the suggested replacement of the word "undulate." That is the only word that I really wasn't crazy about from the beginning and did sneak it in trying to use my "literary license." I left it there meaning to go back, but never did! LOL! Now that you've brought it to my attention again, I'm giving it another shot. While "undulating" disturbs the meter and I had already used frolic a few lines below, I'm musing a change to "fluttering" which I think may capture my original intention... Thank you again for bringing it back to my attention and so happy you enjoyed The Last Leaf! Have a wonderful day!
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Fluttering is perfect! Yes of course I liked it. Karen
Comment from gramalot8
Thank you for your beautiful retrospect on the ending of the Autumn season.
Your imaginative dialogue brought the Oak tree and the falling leaves. Personally... I, like that mighty Oak, do not look forward to that final falling leaf. Mr. Winter please delay your touch a bit longer.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2023
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Thank you for your beautiful retrospect on the ending of the Autumn season.
Your imaginative dialogue brought the Oak tree and the falling leaves. Personally... I, like that mighty Oak, do not look forward to that final falling leaf. Mr. Winter please delay your touch a bit longer.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 20-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2023
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review of my personification of The Last Leaf drifting down from the Mighty Oak. I'm so happy you enjoyed! Thank you again and have a beautiful day!
