Forest Anchors
The strongest aspect of the tree is the taproot32 total reviews
Comment from Gloria ....
What a wonderful picture this is, J. I bet the roots on this tree are massive and firmly grounded in place.
Excellent fiveseventyfive and best of luck to you with the Contest Committee. :)
Gloria
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What a wonderful picture this is, J. I bet the roots on this tree are massive and firmly grounded in place.
Excellent fiveseventyfive and best of luck to you with the Contest Committee. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 08-Dec-2019
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Gloria, thank you! Have fantastic week of discovery!
Comment from Michael McCottry Bell Jr
This is very thought provoking and has great imagery. Interesting rhymes you chose too. The taproots is a neat concept and used originally in this poem. I wish you the best in the contrest.
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This is very thought provoking and has great imagery. Interesting rhymes you chose too. The taproots is a neat concept and used originally in this poem. I wish you the best in the contrest.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2019
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Michael, thank you! Have a fantastic week of discovery!
Comment from Patty Palmer
This fits whar they are asking for in a tree huggers contest. Good luck with the contest!
When I first saw this contest prompt, immediately I thought of the song
"Would You Like to Swing on a Star:|"Carry moonbeams home in a jar?
Good luck!
Patty
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This fits whar they are asking for in a tree huggers contest. Good luck with the contest!
When I first saw this contest prompt, immediately I thought of the song
"Would You Like to Swing on a Star:|"Carry moonbeams home in a jar?
Good luck!
Patty
Comment Written 08-Dec-2019
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Patty, thank you what a wonderful song to reflect this poem with.
Comment from Ogden
I don't know a whole lot about trees, let alone taproots. But, I'll accept your guarantee on this, JL. I'll grant you, even though I've never seen one, it sounds reasonable that trees' taproots don't sway in the breeze. Whatever would roots be doing way up in the air?
JL, your esoteric 5-7-5 got me speculating about roots and trees, which I never did before. Thanks for that!.
Don
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I don't know a whole lot about trees, let alone taproots. But, I'll accept your guarantee on this, JL. I'll grant you, even though I've never seen one, it sounds reasonable that trees' taproots don't sway in the breeze. Whatever would roots be doing way up in the air?
JL, your esoteric 5-7-5 got me speculating about roots and trees, which I never did before. Thanks for that!.
Don
Comment Written 08-Dec-2019
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Don, Pam, thank you! Have a fantastic week of discovery!
Comment from Rmocruz
This well written five-seven-five mono-rhyme has the correct syllable count. I like the upward perspective of the tree photo.
It appears to be a worthy writing prompt entry.
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This well written five-seven-five mono-rhyme has the correct syllable count. I like the upward perspective of the tree photo.
It appears to be a worthy writing prompt entry.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2019
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thank you! Have a fantastic week of discovery!
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You're welcome JLR.
Well wishes to you!
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
The taproot is quite a main source within a tree. A young tree is likely to possess a taproot, but most trees tend to develop shallow fibrous root systems as they age. Hickory trees and some other types of trees do maintain tap roots even as they age, however, and such roots can grow quite massive and quite deep.
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The taproot is quite a main source within a tree. A young tree is likely to possess a taproot, but most trees tend to develop shallow fibrous root systems as they age. Hickory trees and some other types of trees do maintain tap roots even as they age, however, and such roots can grow quite massive and quite deep.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2019
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Thank you yes these are true indicators of many species however the taproots, themselves do not sway in the breeze.
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
That is probably why there are so many stumps that can't be moved.
They certainly are anchored. That is an excellent word you used, suits the presentation to a tee.
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That is probably why there are so many stumps that can't be moved.
They certainly are anchored. That is an excellent word you used, suits the presentation to a tee.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2019
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Raffaelina thank you! Have a fantastic week of discovery!
Comment from Brenda Elizabeth Rose
You are right the roots of a tree are usually are bigger than the tree. You met the requirements of this prompt well. The image you chose works well with this piece. Thank you for sharing with us this poem. ~Brenda
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You are right the roots of a tree are usually are bigger than the tree. You met the requirements of this prompt well. The image you chose works well with this piece. Thank you for sharing with us this poem. ~Brenda
Comment Written 08-Dec-2019
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Brenda, thank you! Have a fantastic week of discovery!
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This is a good poem because it causes the reader to pause. The reader must think about what a taproot is an why it wouldn't be waving in the wind. Clever thought. I am voting for this one.
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This is a good poem because it causes the reader to pause. The reader must think about what a taproot is an why it wouldn't be waving in the wind. Clever thought. I am voting for this one.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2019
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Liz, I would be honored for your vote.
Comment from lyenochka
Great message. Our giant friends, the trees, who have deep tap roots are secure and steady. And we, likewise, need to be deeply rooted, grounded to survive life's storms. Best wishes in the contest!
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Great message. Our giant friends, the trees, who have deep tap roots are secure and steady. And we, likewise, need to be deeply rooted, grounded to survive life's storms. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 07-Dec-2019
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Yes, we need to be just like taproots!
