fallen from a great height.
Save the rest for another time.
to far over my head- for me to understand.
Isn't a family tree's "new growth" its children?
That's right. Later, the poem describes domestic violence that causes the ruined trunk, the less desirable portions of it, to remain hidden or discarded.
I assume the aunt has been beaten in the face. And perhaps this incident is a part of a family dynamic. One thing jars me in reading this: the mention of the Charlie Brown (tree) which was a running joke re his scrawny Christmas tree. It is incongruous in this context and takes away from the seriousness of the theme.
The analogy of the damaged tree for family violence is very good and the face smashed like a nut is horrifying. Stick with those elements and the poem will be much more effective.
You welcome. When I read the poem now, it has more meaning.
"ruined trunk" seems so permanent. It's a good write.
So many meanings here. Oh my. By the way I think the poem is really creative.
Great line, good piece. Nice work, ARM.