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George and his stupid acorns. He has no sense of boundaries-- danged things falling on my head. And Celia. She thinks she's all that with her new clothes: red, yellow, green, orange. How passe! And then Baldy, the coward, so afraid of winter he went stark naked even before fall started. And here come those helicopters again, courtesy of Myrtle the maple. They get into absolutely everything. Sometimes I think I'm the only one with any sense around here. You won't see MY leaves going all psychedelic or turning brown or flying helicopters. Me? I stay green all year round, and I don't go dropping leaves and nuts all over the place. Sure, I have cones, but they're actually more like accessories. You can use them in arts and crafts and as Christmas ornaments, Speaking of Christmas, what month is it? November you say? Late November? Wait! What are you going to do with that ax? Hey, let's talk about this... 8/24/15

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Date: 9/4/2015 6:07:00 PM
Mary, Congratulations on your "Trees Personified" win.... SKAT
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Date: 9/2/2015 12:28:00 PM
a charming, interetsing write, mary.. sweet congrats and applause on your win.. huggs!
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Date: 8/30/2015 11:45:00 PM
Very wonderful write Mary! Congrats on awesome win!
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Date: 8/30/2015 8:35:00 PM
Wonderful description and flowing poem. Congratulations on your win Hugs Eve
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Eve Roper
Date: 9/3/2015 6:00:00 PM
I use to live in Oregon and I miss the beautiful pine trees then of course Christmas arrives and here come all the chainsaws, axes, or saws. I read your poem again and the more I read it the more that pine tree has scence. If I had to be a tree a pine tree I would be. Hugs Eve
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Mary Rotman
Date: 9/3/2015 3:43:00 PM
Eve, you always have so kind words for me, but never be afraid to critique me or tell me what I've done wrong. People here are too nice, lol.
Date: 8/30/2015 6:12:00 PM
oh mary, how quirky and cute is this one? so original, absolutely priceless! i loved it, it appealed to the nuttier side of me! what a voice, so funny - well done, congrats on your win! :)
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Date: 8/30/2015 4:54:00 PM
Love your unique take on the theme Mary many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 8/25/2015 6:46:00 PM
That's a good one. Not nutty at all. Loved the ending and the twist. Good luck in the contest!
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Mary Rotman
Date: 8/30/2015 7:57:00 PM
oy. I guess I am just twisted.
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David Fisher
Date: 8/25/2015 7:32:00 PM
Does that mean you're full groan. Sorry, couldn't help that.
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Mary Rotman
Date: 8/25/2015 7:21:00 PM
{groans at pun--nutty} Thank you for your comment, David BTW, I always groan at puns

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