With Hope For The Future

Poem Body

We planted ninety oak trees.
Will they prosper well?
Is there time?

About This Poem

Last Few Words: This is a Quinzaine. There are 15 total syllables: 7,5,3 in three lines. First line is a statement, the other two are questions relating to the first line. (Per Shadow Poetry) Is there enough hope and time to replenish Earth's woods and forests after deforestation? Thank you! L

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.

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Comments

Hey Lavender, I've never read

Hey Lavender, I've never read a Quinzaine before I think. It's a bit like a haiku turned upside down. Ruby :)

Hi, Ruby,

I had not heard of it, either. Thought I'd give it a try. It's actually a bit harder than I thought at the beginning, especially when trying to add some depth to the theme and purpose of the poem. Here, I was trying to convey the message of replenishing our woods and forests after deforestation - hoping there is enough time. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts!
L