Brilliant lady!

M :)x

as the forest mourns songs of reflection.

Just loved the whole piece but this ending line is so so beautiful....excellent :))

This so completely sums up the blazes enveloping California!

Judging comment:

Having read an Ottava Rima for the first time, and that too this well written piece, I was in awe of it. I loved the choice of words as they added a mysterious and mystic aura to this sad poem. I wouldn't prefer reading anything else as my first Ottava Rima.

judges comment

Maple tree has written a lovely little poem here using a form that I have never seen before. I love to see new forms gracing the front page, as we could all benefit from giving them a go. I love the storytelling in this piece, as usual with Maple tree she has crammed so much imagery into a small piece. 7 points.