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This is a vivid evocation of a more innocent time. A lot of mature people will relate to it. Well done.

My mother passed away when I was in my 50s and that was hard enough. It must be worse loosing her when very young yourself. I've learned to get by without her, it took time and help from friends but it can be done. Its hard but possible. I hope you come to terms with your loss.

Coming from a country where the weather is notoriously fickle, I can relate to this. Well done.

Thanks for sharing this Willie. I know it makes no difference now but I hope your ancestor was reunited with his family

I like the way you spell out 'I'm fine' with initial letters of negative emotions.

I'm not great when it comes to the technicalities of poetry but I relate to the sentiments expressed here. There's emotional truth in it.

I can sympathise. Its especially hard in a lockdown as there's no work/school/university to take our minds off things.

There are so many issues in the news its impossible for one person to tackle them all. If you can't fix everything don't be hard on yourself.

You do a good job of evoking the forest and the cycle of decay and renewal.