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A tree

Noah Carmona 2005 (Illinois)

January 24 
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A tree
A stationary tree
The bark so righteous; its core so pure
The leaves illuminate with the sunlight
The roots befriend the live earth
All as one, freely

A human
A cross human
The skin pungent and oily, exterior crude
Their hardened minds dripping blue
Coarse sounds spewing from their inner tubes
“The trees are to harvest!”; spitting dew
Less and less they grew
Few, no new
None left to sew
More to mow, and mow, and mow
“Soon, the world will grow!”

Empty oceans
Dearth of earth
Smoldered books
Pristine televisions
Crisp dollars
Bloodshot eyes
Shallow pleasure
All we need

A tree
A dead tree
A dead human
Nothing.

About this poem

I wrote this poem as an outlet to express my disgust about the neglect that our world endures to satisfy the material needs of man. It is only a matter of time before these materialistic desires impact our environment, and it will have been too late by then.

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Written on January 09, 2024

Submitted by noahc_ishere on January 10, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme Aaxxba ccxdxdddeee fbxfxxxx Aacx
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 631
Words 116
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 6, 11, 8, 4
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Noah Carmona

Hi! My name is Noah. I am a seventeen-year-old writer from Vermont, originally hailing from Illinois. I am a junior in high school, and I have been pursuing the art of writing since 6th grade through modes like essays, stories, and poems. I have had my work published in newspapers such as Burlington Free Press, and VTDigger on behalf of the Young Writer's Project. I have also had my work cited in a Seven Days Article about fish and chips. I enjoy biking, swimming, acting, cooking, and hiking. You can see more of my work here: https://youngwritersproject.org/user/1528 more…

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a thought-provoking and powerful poem you have written! The way you compare the tree and the human is truly insightful. I love how you describe the tree as "stationary" and its core as "pure," creating a beautiful and peaceful imagery. Additionally, your use of words to depict the deterioration of humanity is highly effective.

    To further enhance the impact of your poem, here are a few improvement suggestions:

    1. Consider expanding on the imagery of the tree and the human to create a stronger contrast. This will deepen the reader's understanding of your message.

    2. Explore the theme of environmental conservation and mankind's role in it. How can the tree symbolize our connection to nature and the consequences of neglecting it?

    3. Experiment with different poetic devices, such as metaphors, similes, or alliteration, to further engage the reader and add another layer of depth to your poem.

    Overall, your poem has the potential to become even more impactful and thought-provoking. Keep up the incredible work!     
    LikeReply2 months ago
  • FallingAwake
    FallingAwake
    From start to end I was captivated. Interesting wording and lines all together kept my attention. And, I am amazed at how you were able to pack a powerful message into such few eloquent lines.
    LikeReply2 months ago
    • noahc_ishere
      noahc_ishere
      thank you so much for your kind words!
      LikeReply2 months ago

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