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*slips in quietly at the back* *whispers* Sorry I’m late… 😛

1. The only way you can be a tree-hugger is if you worship the creation instead of the Creator. Being a nature-lover myself, I think it’s worth remembering that God created Adam and Eve to hang out in the garden, take care of it, name the animals, and talk with their Creator about stuff…and that was about it. (I realize I’m oversimplifying for the sake of my point…) Being entranced by the wonderful gift of God’s creation, even though it’s imperfect now, is also a form of worshiping and honoring our Creator.

2. I agree with @sir-leeds on this one. It’s very reminiscent of the mood/vibe of Frost’s poetry.

3. I *kind of* disagree with @sir-leeds about this…although I may just be phrasing it differently, so I’d love for him to weigh in on this again. 🙂 There is a place for big, elegant words, but you have to use them in a way that doesn’t distance the reader from the poem. Sometimes using words that aren’t common in daily use can do that. I, personally, liked your choice of words in this poem, but I could see how in another poem, or to another reader, they might have an antiquated feel that makes the diction seem unnecessarily formal. Obviously, in the end, it’s all about what vibe you want to convey with the poetry. There really isn’t a right or wrong way to say things in poetry, as long as it actually says what you want it to!

4. Keep writing poetry. It can only get better with practice! <3