The Old Plum Tree
5-7-5-7-7 Entry7 total reviews
Comment from Dean Kuch
Good syllable count--it all checks out, Anonymous Poet
Some of the ugliest, least attractive folks I know are also the most productive in a variety of different fields, lol.
Much the same could be said in reverse for "The Beautiful People."
Nice entry, very well done.
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Good syllable count--it all checks out, Anonymous Poet
Some of the ugliest, least attractive folks I know are also the most productive in a variety of different fields, lol.
Much the same could be said in reverse for "The Beautiful People."
Nice entry, very well done.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2018
Comment from Kelly Grim
Love the subject..."old plum tree." Unique, creative, and an important message about use and worth and the effects of time. I'm reminded of the wisdom of our elders even as time has withered them physically. Great image to accompany this really tight, well written poem!
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2018
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Love the subject..."old plum tree." Unique, creative, and an important message about use and worth and the effects of time. I'm reminded of the wisdom of our elders even as time has withered them physically. Great image to accompany this really tight, well written poem!
Comment Written 03-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2018
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Thank you for dropping by to read and share your sentiments on my poem - it is much appreciated.
Comment from victor 66
Many years ago when I was a child, we had a plumb tree in our front yard. Why it was there. I couldn't tell you. We would eat the plums till our stomachs couldn't hold any more. After that, we'd have plumb fights. You could tell when you hit someone. Thank you for bringing back a pleasant memory.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2018
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Many years ago when I was a child, we had a plumb tree in our front yard. Why it was there. I couldn't tell you. We would eat the plums till our stomachs couldn't hold any more. After that, we'd have plumb fights. You could tell when you hit someone. Thank you for bringing back a pleasant memory.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2018
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So glad this poem brought back some sweet memories!
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I'd like to think we all have pleasant memories and to be able to share, is really quite nice.
Comment from RodG
Easy to visualize the old plum tree "stripped by the cruel hand of time" standing in one's yard still bearing fruit. Good use of alliteration in line one.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2018
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Easy to visualize the old plum tree "stripped by the cruel hand of time" standing in one's yard still bearing fruit. Good use of alliteration in line one.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2018
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Thanks so much!
Comment from phill doran
Hello Anon
This is very good and works well in a metaphorical sense as an observation of age, as much as in a literal sense as an observation of the tree.
The alliteration of line one is clever too - the 'b' sequence.
Simple words, clearly written and easy for the reader to enjoy.
I wish you well with this and your further writing.
cheers
phill
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2018
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Hello Anon
This is very good and works well in a metaphorical sense as an observation of age, as much as in a literal sense as an observation of the tree.
The alliteration of line one is clever too - the 'b' sequence.
Simple words, clearly written and easy for the reader to enjoy.
I wish you well with this and your further writing.
cheers
phill
Comment Written 02-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2018
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Thank you for taking the time to read and review. Yes, I did have in mind our own aging process - hopefully writing is one way we can remain productive in our old age!
Comment from Terry wrote
This brought back memories of old pear trees on my parents' front lawn ... homely, gnarled trees filled with annoying wasps that, truth be told, kept those trees producing ... you found the perfect picture to accompany your truthful words. Thank you for the memory!
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2018
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This brought back memories of old pear trees on my parents' front lawn ... homely, gnarled trees filled with annoying wasps that, truth be told, kept those trees producing ... you found the perfect picture to accompany your truthful words. Thank you for the memory!
Comment Written 01-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2018
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I am so glad this poem conjured up some sweet memories for you. We take it for granted that something old and gnarled can yield something beautiful and tasty! Thank you for dropping by to read and review. And for the generous rating!
Comment from meeshu
I like it a lot, a socialist plum tree, don't care what you look like or how you feel, Just Produce. there might be a lesson in there..
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2018
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I like it a lot, a socialist plum tree, don't care what you look like or how you feel, Just Produce. there might be a lesson in there..
Comment Written 01-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2018
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Glad you could drop by to read and review. It's much appreciated.
