“I am not a tree” by Carl D’Agostino
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February 15, 2013
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I Know I Made You Smile 
53 responses to ““I am not a tree” by Carl D’Agostino”
Diane Henders
April 6th, 2013 at 11:33
Love this. Sometimes the most gnarled, damaged trees are the most interesting and beautiful to behold… but I doubt they would have chosen to be shaped that way.
I hope the tree gains comfort from our admiration.
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Carl D'Agostino
April 6th, 2013 at 11:46
With nurturing support you offer it’s a fair bet the tree will respond
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Lori Lipsky
February 21st, 2013 at 08:42
You’ve earned your audience by making us laugh…but we are glad to see other Carl sides, too. Well done.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 21st, 2013 at 12:08
Thank you so much.
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Genie
February 19th, 2013 at 19:45
No one is and that’s why we must be gentle and tender to ourselves and others.
And, avoid those who are nasty. Love them, but from a distance!
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Carl D'Agostino
February 19th, 2013 at 19:55
Seems we have all felt this way to one degree or another.
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Genie
February 19th, 2013 at 20:04
For sure; we are all fragile and life is tough.
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angela
February 18th, 2013 at 01:44
bravo, Carl!
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Carl D'Agostino
February 18th, 2013 at 03:34
Looks like I captured the feeling according to comments.
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Tony McGurk
February 17th, 2013 at 20:42
A lovely poem Carl.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 18th, 2013 at 03:34
Seems it is well taken today.
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petit4chocolatier
February 17th, 2013 at 20:03
Beautiful Carl!
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Carl D'Agostino
February 18th, 2013 at 03:33
Thanks.
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Three Well Beings
February 16th, 2013 at 23:29
Carl, this is tremendously moving. I am so glad I didn’t somehow miss reading it. You are so talented to be able to move between the humor of your cartoons and the express such deep emotion in poetry. I hope you’ll never hold back from sharing.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 16th, 2013 at 23:36
Another part of me. I have file 35 years of efforts at poetry covering a wild gamut of themes, styles and such from the deeply moving to whimsical and funny.
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Sana Johnson-Quijada MD
February 16th, 2013 at 02:50
Reblogged this on A Friend to Yourself.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 16th, 2013 at 07:39
I am honored you found thoughts meaningful for post on your blog as your opinion and friendship are highly valued.
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monicastangledweb
February 15th, 2013 at 23:02
Such a poignant, wise poem. Thanks for sharing, Carl.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 16th, 2013 at 05:16
Stay tuned.
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Patricia
February 15th, 2013 at 22:35
This is lovely. Your drawings are great but this was quite wonderful.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 16th, 2013 at 05:15
Am glad you thought well of it.
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Deborah
February 15th, 2013 at 21:59
Im moved tremendously by your sensitivity ~ Blessings friend
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 22:12
I am glad you understood.
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earthriderjudyberman
February 15th, 2013 at 21:56
The winds may blow us over, but our roots – they live on in our children and grandchildren.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 22:11
I agree. African American History Month projects for school will be done with grandpa coaching.
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Carl
February 15th, 2013 at 21:27
I love this piece. I feel the meaning in my bones and in my heart.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 21:30
Delighted you dropped by. From your poetry, well, I knew you’d understand.
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Chris
February 15th, 2013 at 19:33
I believe this is the best of your writings I have seen. Truly touched me. Beautiful. Thank you, Carl.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 21:30
2013 is young. More will be revealed.
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RoSy
February 15th, 2013 at 15:46
A comedian, An artist & a poet! What else have you up your talented sleeve?
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 16:45
I can do sarcastic satire and political commentary but such would be inappropriate here. So with my stuff and guests it’ll be poetry , cartoons and art only.
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cat
February 15th, 2013 at 14:10
Lovely poem, thank you for sharing … wow.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 16:45
‘preciate your support of my blog.
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pattisj
February 15th, 2013 at 13:34
Nice poem, Carl!
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 16:42
Thanks so much.
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Maxi
February 15th, 2013 at 10:44
“Water brings the tree rebirth, but a man’s teardrops are not rain…” Powerful prose, Dag.
Blessings ~ Maxi
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 16:42
Yes, I think that was the axis of the whole effort.
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vb holmes
February 15th, 2013 at 10:43
This is fine, Carl–but your sad words are unexpected from one who normally luxuriates in the light side of life. Look forward to reading more of your serious work along with your wonderful fun stuff.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 16:41
I am glad to hear this as my pen is not limited to drawing.
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Patti Kuche
February 15th, 2013 at 10:17
A tree would never write words as touching as these.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 16:40
Well I’ve known a few and their words sing in the forest in soft tones of green.
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Deborah Leone
February 15th, 2013 at 09:35
Lovely poem.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 16:39
Glad you found it meaningful.
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Hudson Howl
February 15th, 2013 at 09:17
This opens the eyes as does your cartoons, really not a departure but a coming together. Good shtufffs!
If men were trees and trees were men I have wondered to myself.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 16:39
Multiple avenues of expression although I cannot sing or dance or fly like Peter Pan.
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Hudson Howl
February 15th, 2013 at 20:56
Oh, so you have tried the Peter Pan thing.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 21:36
February 3, 2012 Hudson, please visit this post and you will see….
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seeker
February 15th, 2013 at 09:13
I think I’ll never see, a DaG as love as a tree. Very poetic serious post today.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 16:38
A royal palm would be it.
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totsymae1011
February 15th, 2013 at 09:06
You’ve become quite the poet over here.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 16:37
Gotta mix it up to keep em wonderin’.
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Hippie Cahier
February 15th, 2013 at 07:23
Your words are even more evocative and powerful than your drawings.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 15th, 2013 at 07:26
That is encouraging. I am reluctant to post much of my poetic efforts because followers expect cartoons and humor but things like this are being well received. Regards.
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