Addendum

oh but you should...
which of course is
why you won't..! :)

Of course :-). I must say today I like this version better! Thanks, Paul!

very nice..i had to look up froward…great word! :)

It's an archaic word and I like those words for poetry :-). Thank you, JeJe!

Awesome write Ms. Chi!!


Sir Lancelott

Thank you, Sir! Nice to say so!

You know ur wrong for getting rid of your original one right? Lol...pretty slick, "addendum' lady! :)

Poe, I only added this one and altered only the last line! I didn't get rid of the other poem! I wouldn't since it is the heartfelt one. Thank you for reading the second version, too!

I enjoyed this alternative version as well ... using "froward" gives it more of a biblical overtone given you're the cypress ...

... Insightful ink.

Ah! Thanks for telling me! I chose froward because this word was defined as archaic but was not aware of the biblical overtone. For me it sounded more serious and nice than stubborn :-). Thank YOU for the insightful comment, LSP!

Both versions are beautiful, most definitely thought provoking pieces complimenting each other.

Thank you, Vee, they show different possibilities to approach a given situation. Everything depends on the point of view. Thanks for stopping by and reading me!

Your word choice is always so intriguing, love your writing!

Thank you, Sara. I only changed the last line due to a change of mood though it alters everything ...

determination, opposing adversity. it's also a dramatic visual...

Oh yes and perhaps even more strenuous! Letting go seems to be so much easier sometimes. Thanks John, for feeling me.

sometimes the trees that stand alone have the most drastic impact!

It's because they stand on their own ... Thanks, JAZZ :-).

and all this time I was thinking it was because they might have the deepest roots!

Which might be true as well :-). Shallow rooted trees don't need deep roots, they cling to the underground and hold fast.