The Tree Of Life. Comments

A similar situation to mine Doug.

In my back yard, I have a lime of equal vitality. I keep it under control. I squeeze its juice on vanilla icecream. On my weight that has yet to take toll.

It is an odd comfort to have a tree as a companion. It is far better if the tree grows on your property, its very life not dependent on the whims of others. I watched the tree across the street grow up from a foot tall sapling to approximately 45 foot tall shapely graceful tree. Unfortunately it is on school property and is susceptible to the winds of fortune or misfortune. The powers to be have chopped down others and I fear one day they will bring this beautiful vase-shaped tree as well. I have written two poems with it in it The Three Day Tree and Girl in Waiting. I hope it outlives me- I have seen so many things come and go, I would rather not witness its defeat. Very tasty poem, Mike. May your solitary lemon tree live a very long fruitful life.

truly a nice poem, Michael.. reading your verse, I've got a thought: we could collect poems of this kind for a future anthology.. ;) P.S.: please, write a poem about terrorism.. deadline is July 31st

Its fruit! ! With positive morals! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

I do have both lemon and an orange tree. You seemed very knowledgeable about these trees? I like your writing. Simply because you tend to add a bit of humour where possible. Well done! ! !

I was captured by your poem Michael as we have an ancient lemon tree standing alone that I see every morning and evening outside my window. This little tree has borne fruit faithfully over the years. With the global warming changes it seems this little tree has become confused with bearing fruit at odd times. I think these trees do prefer to stand alone. Lovely poem..10+

What a comfort to have a tree that provides healthy drinks, something lovely to behold, and darkness for a sound sleep. Good job describing that wonderful tree!

Beauty of nature is ever enjoyable as we watch very often through window pane. Standing of lemon tree outside your room gives amazing memory of past experiences. At the moment the tree is producing abundant fruit and this is matter of happiness definitely. Tree is growing higher is interesting. Winter morning's scene is beautifully presented in this excellent poem.