A pony take on the classic childrens story. I don't like the whole Fluttershy as a tree thing, but I haven't seen someone do this yet, so why pass up the chance? and It didn't take long to make anyway. basically just changed up the dialogue so that it suits the mane 6 better. extremely short story, but like I said was still fun to make
leave a comment if you can, I always look forward to seeing your thoughts and feedback.
If theres a moral I intended from the story, It would probably be something like. "Even though you might think you have nothing to give, The greatest gift you can give your friends is being there.
Cover Image by Esipode
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Original Concept by Shel Silverstein
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Many womanly tears have been shed? Nah, that doesn't work as well. Let me try something else,
D'AWWWWWW!
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thanks guys. but if you got any ideas on how I can improve it lemme kno.
man that was touching
it reminded me of the giving tree so much
you nearly brought me to tears
please
take my fav and thumb and sacrifice it to whatever muse or god that compelled you to write this wonderful story
lulz
Then along comes a creeper...
Geez, who knew the Giving Tree and MLP could connect so much? This is genius.
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heh thanks again, although, I have to say it was kind of hard to find some use that Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie would have needed from the tree without it seeming too out of character for them.
it wasn't exactly a tearjerker, but you truely captures the essence of them. I applaud you good sir or Madam, for you have created a masterpiece.
I'm not the biggest fan of Fluttertree either but this made me
that was so cute! I love the giving tree and i think a pony version is just what it needed!
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I was aiming towards making it somewhat sad, but mostly to capture how fluttershy gives out of the kindness of her heart and connected it to how the giving tree does the same thing for people she loves. (or ponies in this instance)
*Fluttershy wakes up* I dont want to be a tree anymore.
I remember the giving tree good times...
OH
MY
D'AAAAAAAAAAAAAW!!!!
Grammar usage
As far as I'm concerned, there is only one real issue and that is with the quotations. If something is said, it should be "blah blah blah," said the fluttertree. No need for that extra period. Other than that, wonderful!
Characterization
Spot on!
Plot development
Well, given that this is modeled after a kid's story I can't seriously answer this. But for what it's worth, truly spot on!
How believable it is
So believable that my heart exploded twice. Yes Spike, it can happen.
Descriptive language
Again, children's story, but it was wonderful.
Use of literary elements
*cough* Children's story... but the parallelism was executed flawlessly.
Originality
This was a blast from the past and I loved the wave of nostalgia. I'm not sure what inspired you to do this, but if you conformed more old kid stories into this kind of D'aaaaaw, I would favorite this in a heart-beat. I think this is an pristine example of how to combine the innocence of ponies into something wonderful while still maintaining that child-like essence that's difficult to come by on this site.
Total:
Everyone should read this. Everyone.
Five Stars
All the thumbs
You need to do more of these. I demand it.
~Cosmic.
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thanks alot, yeah i always have a problem with proper dialogue and stuff. But if you think I should try my hoof at this some more, I'm open to any suggestions on any other children story you or anyone else might like to see be ponified
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if you could find a way to combine ponies and Cat in the Hat (Dragon in the Wagon perhaps? GO SPIKE GO!) I would die. I'm not even kidding.
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So that might just be a clever idea. 
I'll see what I can do. Haven't seen much Dr.Seuss crossovers (none to be honest)
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Oh, and you should submit this to The Writer's Group. More people need to see this!
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done
I loved the Giving Tree as a kid...this brought manly tears to my eyes in the presence of a friend who doesn't like ponies.
*no-shame fist pump*
409277 Yeah... parties and trees don't connect to much.
last line of story...
Fluttertree: "Twilight?"
Twilight: "Yes, Fluttertree?"
Fluttertree: "Our friends are dicks."
Twilight: "Eeyup."
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I was kinda intending the opposite of that.
More along the lines that Fluttertree might have thought her friends had forgotten all about her, until Twilight reignites that even if she has nothing to give anymore, Being their friend is the best thing she can offer.
Something like that
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First. I know what you we're saying, but i said it because i thought it was funny.
Second. It only seems that twilight still cared to be the Fluttertree's friend, and didn't use her.
also good job on the retelling of the story i enjoyed it
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NO.
The Fluttertree was perfectly fine and live happily ever after.
"And she loved her six best friends."
Shouldn't it be 5?
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oh woops, didnt notice that. gonna change it, thanks
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You do know that creepers don't destroy trees right? I just stated that one came along.
My work here is done.
*trolldance*
This was really well done! I just have the slightest correction.
In the beginning, you said she had six friends. Unless she considers herself one, she only has five...
That's just my nit-pickiness.
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Yay, The Fluttertree... Flutterstump is okay!
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yeah I fixed that just now, sorry about that
Hmm? Criticism? Sure, why not.
(EDIT: Looks like you saw the 6 friends issue. Guess I was a little slow. XD)
Another, you can probably space your story a bit more where it's not too crammed. Luckily, you didn't do a wall of text so it was readable. They were just spaced a bit off, for example:
They did this.
)
Then they did that.
They were happy.
(Horrible example but whatever
It's just that you can probably add a space between those like this:
They did this.
Then they did that.
They were happy.
(Man that example made me feel bad, lol.) You don't have to space all of them, just the ones that didn't really connect or look right visually. I'm no real critic so take my words with a grain of salt.
The story wasn't the most inspiring one that I have ever read but it was sweet and brought back memories. Ah, nostalgia.
I liked it all the same.
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Shouldn't it be "She loved her Five friends".
Not six?
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I changed it
This fic made me cry. And I liked it.
(Not real tears. The inside ones.)
Every time I read that book it makes me sad.
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I loved that story as a kid myself, one that still sticks with me even today
This was an excellent story. When I write my so-so poems, Shel Silverstein is one of the first poets I think of. I enjoy how you translated his work into the pony world. I have often thought of doing that one one of my other favorite authors, but I was afraid of being called a plagarist.
Either way, this was wonderful, I look forward to seeing it in the featured box.
Ah yes, the giving tree. I remeber reading this a long time ago. Good book.
I also remeber thinking that the tree was a creep though.
Good times...
How is this not featured yet :D?
i always did love this story
nice to see this under a different light.
I noticed you used one of my pieces as your cover image. I'm flattered. :D
Maybe we could mention where we got the image, though. ;)
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ah, sure thing pal, was a real nice image so i used it hope u dont mind, I'll put u in desc
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would be a dream come true
well it almost did at least.
If I like it, you know this story is some good stuff.
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100%
Rambo Approved
I went daww, life is perfect and I have Hungrybear to thank. So... thanks a bunch!
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I remember reading The Giving Tree when I was younger. This was very well done.
You Ponified it well.