Symbolism is hard to pull off. You should use it only when you're comfortable with it.
Still no answer.
I need a straight answer
[You should use double words only in rare times. The two answer words take from each other.]
That bare stem stares back at
[At what? Maybe ake out the word at or add something]

I love this! The message in it is subtle but it's goooood :D

Thank you all... it was my first attempt at symbolism, and i thought it was a pretty good poem myself... i tried to relate it to something we all understand, hopefully i did... it was one of my favorite poems myself... thanks for the comments!

Well I'll give you a 5 cause I feel bad.

Haha.

It was different. But I liked it. I really liked the message in this. Wanting a straight answer. I can relate alot.

I need a straight answer
Instead of feeling like a pinball
In the game of life.
[I liked those lines alot. I've never read someone writing about life being a pinball game. Very creative.]

Keep up the great work. It was a wonderful poem. 5/5

`Taleee. xx.

I REALLY like this. The imagery is great. Great message.