Review number 1 # of week August 14-20, 2014

Hi Marci,

My name is Lyn and I am doing a review for Simply Positive.

Please remember I am a writer, I know what it feels like to be reviewed! Please take what you feel is helpful and disregard the rest. Only YOU know what is right for your writing!

Title: The Wise Old Tree

First Impression: Initially it struck me odd that the green was only in one stanza, and then the light came on in this sometimes slow to get something. It visually is a tree as well as writing about one.

What I liked: How you repeated in my backyard sits a tree, most wise. There is something soothing about having something familiar to be with one is feeling sad. The tree gave you a place to compose yourself, ask the questions you needed without judging you or making you feel silly for asking.

What needs your attention: Nothing, it is very well done.

Favorite Parts: The last stanza gives me the feeling the author has found peace and this is makes me feel happy as well. Silence can be comforting when needed. I have enjoyed many special moments with a weeping willow when I was younger. These days, I spend a lot of time with a Japanese Red Maple that I am growing from a baby.

Overall Impression: I could feel the author growing over time in the swing with the wise old tree. It is excellent poem of coming to age. I hope you children have a swing in their yard to spend time swinging and thinking all the thoughts that come to mind.

Thank you for letting me read your work. It was my pleasure!
Lyn




My review has been submitted for consideration in "Good Deeds Get CASH!" .