[stylist] To "Frolic" or not to "frolic"

[Angela fowler]

Well, people need to remain acquainted with the innocent definitions of
these words, Pat, so I have to disagree with you there. Pop culture has
taken a lot of words, like "frolic" and put a negative connotation on them,
and we as writers have the power to at least offset that. 

-----Original Message-----
From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Pat Harmon
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 11:32 AM
To: NFBnet Writer's Division Mailing List
Subject: Re: [stylist] a poem I just wrote

I am uncomfortable with the word "frolic."  It is not a modern term, in my
opinion.  People do not say "Let's frolic under the tree."

I love poems about trees.  I think I simply love trees.  New Mexico and New
Jersey have such different trees!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Angela fowler" <fowlers at syix.com>
To: "'NFBnet Writer's Division Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 10:28 PM
Subject: Re: [stylist] a poem I just wrote


>I like it. Just smooth out the transition between the first and second  
>stanza. You should submit it to Lori for Slate and Style.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On Behalf Of yojen29 at aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 5:53 PM
> To: stylist at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [stylist] a poem I just wrote
>
> Hello everyone,
> I would really appreciate it f someone could give me some tips on how 
> to improve this poem. Thanks.
> Jen
>
>
>
> The Chestnut Tree
>
> The tree still stands where it always has, enduring despite the ways 
> of the world.
> Its branches provide a shade like no other; The shade is there 
> throughout the summer days.
> Comfort and strength course through its veins.
>
> Storms battle and rage around The Chestnut Tree, but it is not 
> affected; It stands strong and steadfast throughout the gale, never 
> trembling, refusing to be diminished.
> I take comfort in the shelter of The Chestnut Tree.
>
> In my younger years, I frolicked and played in the grasses beneath the 
> tree.
> My lilting voice sang of the flowers and the streams and all that is 
> good.
> I no longer frolic and play in the grasses; I am not as young as I 
> once was.
> My body is young and my soul is vibrant, And I feel a calling I cannot 
> ignore.
> I still shelter under the tree,
> but I often venture into the barren lands of unknown dangers.
>
> My beloved Chestnut Tree,
> do not mourn me, for I still have a place for you in my heart; The 
> summer days of frolicking will never depart from my soul.
> I will always remember the warm sun, the cool grass, and the feel of 
> your embrace.
> And although I shall return to the shelter of the tree, I must go 
> forth and see what flowers grow; I must see the other trees and hear 
> the calling of the birds.
>
> Oh, it pains me, dear one of my heart, to leave you idle, barren, 
> alone; But do not allow the storms to shame your beauty, for in my 
> heart, oh Chestnut Tree, there will always be a place for you to 
> flourish.
> If you should need comfort, King of the Forest, you will find it 
> within my soul.
> I shall not abandon you;
> I will always be with you, oh Chestnut Tree.
>
>
>
>
>
>
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