tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post5347344626930429527..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: #PoetryFriday - #NPM17- poem 28 of 30 - TreeLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12993684238438156842017-04-30T17:17:52.325-06:002017-04-30T17:17:52.325-06:00Gorgeous poem...sad event.Gorgeous poem...sad event.Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27677711678963273282017-04-30T08:12:33.443-06:002017-04-30T08:12:33.443-06:00I so connect with the subject of this post. We too...I so connect with the subject of this post. We took out a tree on our property because it was dangerous, having lost one huge limb in a storm which fortunately didn't do damage though it landed on the roof of my son's three-story house (next door to us). I was fascinated and saddened by the whole process and in total awe of the man who scaled the tree to take it down piece by piece. Alice Ninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05302512837699702430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-82867676010898198392017-04-29T14:14:52.080-06:002017-04-29T14:14:52.080-06:00I agree, and Wow, 250 years! Thanks for telling me...I agree, and Wow, 250 years! Thanks for telling me, Dori!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42465876903821122832017-04-29T14:14:04.691-06:002017-04-29T14:14:04.691-06:00Yes, I know they do fall, & do lots of damage,...Yes, I know they do fall, & do lots of damage, too. It's just sad to see anyway. I hope some artist will use those large pieces, too. Thanks, Violet.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48797401197156120672017-04-29T10:06:54.763-06:002017-04-29T10:06:54.763-06:00Yes, I really hate losing trees. We had a giant pi...Yes, I really hate losing trees. We had a giant pine tree in our back yard. The extension agent said it was probably 250 years old, but it had rot in it's center. In fact, you could see all the way through the tree at one knotty point on the trunk. I was sad it had to come down, but it lived a long happy life stretching toward the sky. Dorainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04421672075192660319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42857204550243763062017-04-29T08:51:25.655-06:002017-04-29T08:51:25.655-06:00Your parody works so well, especially with that he...Your parody works so well, especially with that heartfelt ending! I know it's sad to see trees come down, but we've had some mighty winds that brought healthy-looking trees crashing onto people's houses, so the powers-that-be have their reasons, I guess. Hopefully all that wood will be repurposed into something beautiful! Violet N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16586574800230604652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54550609051826194602017-04-29T06:24:05.695-06:002017-04-29T06:24:05.695-06:00That is sad, but since your school visits, it is a...That is sad, but since your school visits, it is a chance to see how the tree will provide other good things for the forest. I love hearing your story. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46285118362598282282017-04-29T06:22:24.584-06:002017-04-29T06:22:24.584-06:00Oh, I remember you sharing about those trees, Ramo...Oh, I remember you sharing about those trees, Ramona now that you've reminded me. It was awful. Maybe we all have stories about trees through our lives. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-50565700802031659062017-04-29T06:15:07.400-06:002017-04-29T06:15:07.400-06:00Oh, Linda. I'm so sad about your tree. It alwa...Oh, Linda. I'm so sad about your tree. It always tears me apart to see a tree taken down, even when I know for safety reasons it had to happen. "The tree is down, memories depart. It lies in pieces, like my heart" resonates with me the most because a beloved tree -- "Scary Tree" -- along the path to our school vernal pool came down a few weeks ago. It had a wonderful "face" on the side that my Kindergarten students would wave to and say hello. We were devastated to learn it had come down in a recent storm. The good news is that in a forest, the fallen tree can now become a home and all-you-can-eat buffet to so many woodland creatures. I hope you took a piece of your tree! Best, Christie @ https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/blog/Mrs. Wymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601071678011498746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22334613768296676262017-04-28T22:49:54.518-06:002017-04-28T22:49:54.518-06:00"It lies in pieces, like my heart." I l..."It lies in pieces, like my heart." I love trees and am always devastated to see one removed. When they took out the trees outside my classroom window in order to move portables there for the remodel, I threatened to chain myself to the trees. They did it on a Saturday. We memorized Kilmer's poem in fourth grade. You did a great job using it as a mentor text/model. <br />Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-91843142187381216942017-04-28T20:28:40.940-06:002017-04-28T20:28:40.940-06:00I took Ingrid to see it today, and took more pictu...I took Ingrid to see it today, and took more pictures I wanted to show her how much this meant, too. Thanks, Michelle. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56964000625415098882017-04-28T20:27:32.613-06:002017-04-28T20:27:32.613-06:00Thanks, Ruth. I appreciate your words.Thanks, Ruth. I appreciate your words.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76071007078350812142017-04-28T20:27:07.091-06:002017-04-28T20:27:07.091-06:00Thanks, Margaret for sharing your feelings, and th...Thanks, Margaret for sharing your feelings, and the idea too, to share. I grew up with lots of trees, but there was one special one in a grandparents' garden. I sat in that tree lots of hours reading and writing. Seeing this one cut down really touched me. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-71356121191226246512017-04-28T19:57:11.865-06:002017-04-28T19:57:11.865-06:00Oh good! I'm so glad you shared your beautiful...Oh good! I'm so glad you shared your beautiful poem, Linda! But oh, those photos... simply heartbreaking.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-59250122755094738742017-04-28T17:33:48.134-06:002017-04-28T17:33:48.134-06:00A tree being cut down is always sad. So sorry abo...A tree being cut down is always sad. So sorry about this one. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46809731914305904042017-04-28T16:42:18.121-06:002017-04-28T16:42:18.121-06:00I am a lover of trees. My morning walks are full ...I am a lover of trees. My morning walks are full of bird song because I live among trees. I wonder how many birds lost their home or a resting place. So sad to see the remains of this magnificent tree. Your poem was a lovely tribute. You should gift it to your neighbor. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-31403635283845561992017-04-28T16:38:30.384-06:002017-04-28T16:38:30.384-06:00Oh, sad to hear about yours, Tara. When I think of...Oh, sad to hear about yours, Tara. When I think of all the trees gone through the years, it is sad. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69905774013591954842017-04-28T16:36:23.583-06:002017-04-28T16:36:23.583-06:00My granddaughter and I stopped by today so I could...My granddaughter and I stopped by today so I could show her the remains. The large pieces are still intact, Kiesha, perhaps waiting for an artist to take them for some beautiful sculpture. I'll keep following up to see if I can find anything out. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33991733177210925652017-04-28T16:34:39.970-06:002017-04-28T16:34:39.970-06:00Your lovely poem reminds me of when we had to take...Your lovely poem reminds me of when we had to take down our own big tree, Linda - such a sad thing to see these beautiful beasts taken down.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76616667779525535302017-04-28T13:53:54.274-06:002017-04-28T13:53:54.274-06:00This is so sad. You have captured this moment so w...This is so sad. You have captured this moment so well. I do hope the journey for this tree is not over.Whispers from the Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02968061311611437435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4261248739337525982017-04-28T08:26:51.352-06:002017-04-28T08:26:51.352-06:00I'm happy to hear your story, JoAnn. Kudos to ...I'm happy to hear your story, JoAnn. Kudos to your sister! Perhaps more of us should do a little yelling! Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26202623007909273532017-04-28T08:25:29.061-06:002017-04-28T08:25:29.061-06:00I guess this is the reason this tree was downed, t...I guess this is the reason this tree was downed, to prevent damage to the home, and perhaps cars on the street. My mother-in-law had to cut a couple of maples too a long time ago. It's a terrible loss. Thanks, Kay.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47285505801500585072017-04-28T07:57:14.336-06:002017-04-28T07:57:14.336-06:00I, too, have noticed a number of large, old trees ...I, too, have noticed a number of large, old trees being cut down lately--must be a springtime chore for city workers. I love "Its twirling seeds were nature’s toys." Moving tribute! It reminds me of a time when we were kids & a tree next to our house was about to be cut down to make room for a utility pole. My little sister went outside & yelled at the workers. They moved the pole over a few feet & saved the tree. JoAnn Early Mackenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17812079420917080829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-25225431651983103902017-04-28T06:37:27.783-06:002017-04-28T06:37:27.783-06:00Such a lovely tribute to a grand old tree. We have...Such a lovely tribute to a grand old tree. We have maple trees in our front yard that need to come down because they are dying. As much as I hate to cut them, I'd hate even more for them to fall down through my roof! When the time comes, I may have to write a poem in their honor.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-31237936061248905082017-04-28T06:10:47.497-06:002017-04-28T06:10:47.497-06:00I'm sure they'll plant a new one, will kee...I'm sure they'll plant a new one, will keep watch! Thanks, Catherine.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com