Amber Birches

Judge's Comment

I am not ashamed to say that I struggled with this poem; I really had to disect and read it a few times to truly appreciate it. There is a timelessness to it that brings the reader to an almost Victorian era Whether it was the way the rhymes force the reader to pronounce words in an older fashion to get the full effect of the rhythm, the diction, or the beautiful imagery that accomplished the peculiar effect is lost on me. I think everyone who reads this beautiful piece will walk away with a different meaning and that, in my humble opinion, is half of it's charm.

dude.....it does not happen often that i read a poem and am a little peeeved and jealous that i didn't write it, but this is wonderfully well written, very relatable and quite honestly I sat back and pondered after reading it. your word choice and tempo are perfect and the whole feel of the piece frankly is mezmerising.

Freakin epic, that is all.

Ben

Glad this is nominated Mark - What a lovely piece.

Just an array of beauty here Mark
Nice one

Michael :)

All I can say is nominated and hopefully that shows my appreciation