This poem is very creative and different. i like that about it the best. it reminds me of the story by Shel Silverstine (i don't think i spelt his name right) and his book "The Giving Tree" i loved that story but haven't read it in ages! i use to have a tree that i loved but it was hit by lightening so we had to have to removed from our yard. wonderful write and sorry it took me a while to get to it.

~Jacklyn

Wonderful poem! It's so nostalgic and peaceful. I especially like these lines:

"I'd lie underneath its shade
dreaming about love and forever
the world around me lay forgotten
just for a minute, time was mine"

My only suggestion is in this line:

"that's where that old swing hangs"

Using the word that twice within this line makes it very repititious. You could say "that's where the old swing hangs".
Keep it up~Holly

"Its been standing there for years"
"its" should be "it's".
same with:
"Its where I find my strength again"
and
"its pretty weak now"

I enjoyed it, otherwise. A bit shaky in bits, but that's because of how you've worded it... yet, I suppose, you've used your poetic license ;-)
I loved the last stanza the best, it was very nice... very flowing, and summed up the poem well.

I really like this poem a lot; Sounds like a great place to be....

"dreaming about love and forever
the world around me lay forgotten
just for a minute, time was mine"

That's my favorite part, those three lines are beautiful right there. Awesome piece!

~dandy~

JJ,

Such a peaceful and serene poem. Very meaniful and deep, it has made me think alot about my past. Very inspirational piece of writing. Excellent work.

Warmest regards,

Steve

Pieceful and beautiful,,,,I loved every
line....Keep writing..........5/5

Shelby

Beautiful piece. Your writing is timeless...could it be we have an old soul on our hands? Keep writing...this is a wonderful talent...God bless

Its like a childs dream place mixed with youth feelings. i used to write about this old tree in my grandmothers yard.. i don't think i posted any of those poems. well she had that old tree cut down :[ and out of all the trees in my yard only the one in my grandmas yard was worth expressing. great descriptions!
always, sarah

This poem had really good imagery. a very calm and pretty piece. well done my friend.