Comment from Leineco

Excellent

This is wonderful! I love the unique observation and
was delighted with the surprise turn it took.

Very nicely done :-)

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2018

Thanks so much for reading my work--and responding. I appreciate it. elaine

Comment from James H. Oldfield

Exceptional

Ooo, I liked that, very, very clever last line :)

In fact, I'm giving you an extra star just for the quality of the pun :)

Great work, best of luck in the contest.

Take care.

-James

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2018

Thanks again for the 6-stars. That is such a motivation for me. I appreciate your comments. elaine

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

This is a creative write giving the trees life by describing their limbs as stretching and exercising! Wonderful words and I wish you luck with the 5-7-5 contest, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2018

Dolly, so happy you read my work again!! I appreciate your comments. elaine

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

Well said about the skinny evergreens for they have to bear the snow falls and thru taking exercise they appear skinny; well done. Wish you good luck with the contest. Keep writing. DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2018

Thanks for reading and responding. I appreciate your thoughtful comments.

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Excellent!! I loved this! I think this is a good entry for the '5-7-5' writing prompt.
A good picture that nicely compliments your verse.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2018

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I appreciate your reading and responding to my work. elaine

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very good 5-7-5 poem you have penned for the prompt. You used very good imagination, great wording and lovely art work. Best wishes in the contest. Teri

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2018

Thanks, Teri, for reading and commenting on my work. I do appreciate it. elaine

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

I think this is a good entry for the '5-7-5 Poem' writing prompt.
Well done. Good message in your few words.
Good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2018

Sharon, I appreciate the fact that you continue to look at my work and take the time to read and comment. Thanks again. elaine