Comment from victortouche

Exceptional

Outstanding. Very impressive. I mean it for once. LOL

I read VERY few poems of this caliber.

In fact it is soo good, I am going to make ONE and only
ONE suggestion:

The first sentence in stanza 3 is too similar to the
first sentence of stanza 2.

How about:(Then, only the presence)

? Please take no offense because the poem is just great.

Congrats,

Doug

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2016

Thank you, Doug, for your generous, six star review and suggestion. I am retaining the first similar sentences in stanzas 1,2, and 3 to maintain rhythm. nevertheless, I am moved that you found my poem to be "Outstanding. Very impressive. . .I read VERY few poems of this caliber." Thanks again for your congratulations.

Comment from P1

Excellent

i have not read other chapters but i will
it breaks my heart to think what is happening
in the world and what we are leaving as a
legacy for future generations. pleasure to
read your touching inspiring poem

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2016

Thank you, Paige, for your review of my "touching inspiring poem." Do read the other chapters. Thank you for your support.

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

The artwork you choose for your poem is awesome.
It is a perfect match for your poem
How sad that this infection is destroying Gods beauty.
I pray they can stop it before trees are all gone.
Cookie

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2016

Yes, Cookie, I pray that this infection can be stopped before all of the trees are gone. I am in California, but I have had a reviewer in Arizona and another in England report to me that the trees are dying over there, too, because of bark beetles. This is global. Thank you for your review and prayers.

reply by misscookie on 30-Mar-2016

You are very welcome, have a nice day.
Cookie

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This poem is sad. It tells us that trees are dying and that the sight and scent of pine trees is fading from the land. Fewer trees to use a Christmas trees and more to use to house the dead like they are. The closing picture is horrible if most of that brown is trees now dead from the beetle.

There is strong emotion and strong images in the poem.

Keep writing

dragonpoet

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2016

Thank you, dragon poet, for your review and encouragement. This is a devastatingly sad poem. When reviewers report to me that their trees are dying in Arizona an England because of bark beetles, I am terrified at the global reach of this calamity. The emotions in my poem can be nothing but strong. I will keep writing.

reply by dragonpoet on 30-Mar-2016

You're welcome.

dp

Comment from Writeling

Excellent

Hi, This is a lovely poem, with a potent message delivered with skill. I particularly like:'every evergreen now everbrown.' Clever... I wished I'd thought of it.
with best wishes, Writeling

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2016

Thank you, Writling, for your review of my "lovely poem, with a potent message delivered with skill." The clever line you love was originally "ever evergreen brown," but TAB That's Me (Theresa) suggested adding "now ever." Thanks for the best wishes.

Comment from TPAC

Excellent

I found writer pondering thought-provoking in meaning, pause for consideration and time for appreciation. I found this write creative and a good read.

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2016

Thank you, TPAC, for your review. I am glad you "found this write creative and a good read."

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

This is an excellent written poem addressing an ever growing problem all over the world as you say. Here at the Med (I live in Spain) we have a nasty one that kills the prunus trees eg. Cherry, almond, pear apple peach trees to mention a few, and all due to climate change. Less rain and warmer weather. A sad state of affairs. I really liked your poem. All the best. Ulla

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2016

Yes, Ulla, reviewers in Arizona and Nebraska in the United States, in England, and in Alberta, Canada have all reported that their trees are dying because of these fungus-borne beetles. I will add Spain to my list. I am glad you liked my poem and saddened about "an ever growing problem all over the world." Thank you for your review.

Comment from Misty11

Excellent

This is so sad. You have summed up excellently the devastation and loss this planet is suffering due to world climate change. Losses as phenominal as this will affect generations to come. Nature is a very beautiful thing to be enjoyed by all, this poem brings home the importance of nurturing it. The picture both poignant and stunning.

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2016

Yes, Misty11, my poem "summed up excellently the devastation and loss this planet is suffering due to world climate change." Even sadder is that reviewers in Arizona and Nebraska in the United States; in England; in Spain; and in Alberta, Canada have all reported that their trees are dying because of these fungus-borne beetles. Thank you for your review.

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

I really enjoyed the way you went about this free verse poem, Sis Cat.

The use of the senses to convey a depiction of the forest was absolutely perfect.

My favorite stanza:

You next notice the absence
of the songs of birds
in the forest--
just the crackle and crunch of needles
and branches beneath your feet.

Excellent work!

Kim

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2016

Thank you, Kim, I used the senses to draw the reader into this scene of devastation. I am glad you enjoyed that stanza, too. Thanks for your review.

Comment from danpald

Excellent

The poem flows with care
Bringing the theme into the air
Well to bring the attention
To the loss of forest by consumption

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2016

Thank you, danpald, for your review and verse!