Rowan Tree

Hello!

I really like the poem. The poem is a beautiful reflection on change and nature, showcasing your ability to merge personal experience with the natural world in a way that is both vivid and deeply moving.

It captures a beautiful and melancholic dialogue with nature. The imagery of the Rowan tree and its changing role through the seasons really stands out. Each stanza shifts the focus from winter to spring, summer, and finally to the hesitant arrival of autumn. This progression not only highlights the passage of time but also reflects on personal experiences and emotional transitions.

What I find particularly striking is the use of the Rowan tree as a symbol of enduring presence and the way it interacts with the speaker's life. The tree’s songs and the symbolism of the berries add a rich layer of meaning. The transition from the snow of winter to the warmth of spring and then to the heaviness of summer conveys a deep connection with the changing seasons and their impact on the speaker’s life and emotions.

In terms of style, the poem fits well with the kind of reflective, nature-focused writing I’ve come to expect from you. It has that familiar tone of introspection and emotional depth. The simple, lyrical quality of the verses is consistent with your other work, showcasing your skill in weaving personal experience with natural imagery.

The ending is particularly poignant. The reluctance to hear the Rowan tree’s autumn song symbolizes the speaker’s fear of change and the inevitable approach of winter. This sense of dread about the snow and the soldier’s departure ties everything together, creating a powerful and bittersweet conclusion. It leaves me feeling a mix of nostalgia and anticipation, as if the end of the poem reflects a larger, unresolved emotional journey.

Great work! Keep it up!

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What stood out to me:
From the first, and repeated line of “O Rowan, Rowan tree” it immediately gives the poem a lyrical feel. Coupled with the consistent rhyme throughout the poem, I can picture this poem as a song sung between people.

What jumped out to me during the first read of this poem is the timeline from winter to spring, to summer, to autumn, and the incorporation of snow, soldiers, and berries as consistent images throughout the poem.

I like how the 4th stanza doesn’t immediately jump into autumn but breaks up the poem for the sake of storytelling as a bridge. Autumn being the final stanza, that is different from the other seasons, really wraps the poem up well in distinguishing a mood shift from beginning to end.

Critiques or suggestions:
Honestly, I don’t have any suggestions that come to mind for change in this poem!

Wrap-up:
Overall, SoullessGinger, I really enjoyed reading this piece! It flowed well and the repetition felt necessary to keep the lyrical feel of the poem. The story told in this poem is interesting as well, and the images incorporated only strengthen this narrative.

Keep writing and I hope to read more work from you!
- Fleur

Hello hello, I hope you dont mind me popping in with a quick review. First, I don't know if we had a chance to meet formally. So I want to say hello I'm moonlily! I hope to see you around a bit more. Secondly, I apologize that this might not be a super in-depth review but I hope this can brighten your day! However, let's stop rambling and get into it, shall we?

Overall I found this quite a nice little poem and first impression. It gives me a folklore or classic fantasy novel feel. I feel this could be like a Celtic women-type ballad just with how it flows it is simple but works very well. Now Forgive me as I don't know anything about the Rowen tree but I love how life and death are portrayed. A tree that represents the cycle of rebirth and how we might grow weary but can never escape it.

The seasons and sensory details give this meaning an impact. At least to me as I am a sucker for imagery. phrases like staining and hanging heavy feel both punchy and vivid. it felt like a real folksong where I could picture time passing in a cycle for this real tree.

Now I don't have anything for feedback So I will get into my closing thoughts instead.

I enjoyed this piece and it made me interested in some of your other works. I must say I enjoyed the energy this had a lot. It was nice to meet you I hope you stick around again as it would be nice to see you around.

Keep writing and drink water!

Hi SoullessGinger. Valkyria here leaving a review for your lovely poem.

Firstly, the fantasy genre fits very nicely here. It adds a fantastical element to the poem. I also interpret the Rowan tree to be the personification of "fate". It's a nice touch considering that it's known as the Tree of Life in Celtic mythology. I also like the use of "soldier" here. It makes the poem feel more folklorish.

On a technical level, I like the repetition in each stanza, how the content in each line repeats. There's also a nice flow in the poem.

I will say that the second to last stanza kind of breaks up that flow because it doesn't have that repetition, especially since the last stanza resumes it. I think it would work better if that ended the poem; it could end on a somber note, but you don't have to follow that if you prefer it the way it is!

Overall, lovely job! I would love to read more of your poetry!