You've existed many years
Much longer than I am old
You know the world around you
And hold many secrets untold
You rise above other trees
Statuesque and tall
And they, like me
Seem insignificantly small
In spring you awake in leaves of green
Reach fullness in the summer breeze
With fall you're clothed with lovely colors
In winter, rest in peaceful sleep
A tower of strength you are
In the heaviest of winds
Moving, bending ,swaying
Like your little willow friend
In flowing calm and stillness
I can see your great peace
Stepping back I witness
Your awesome majesty
Up where you are
Eyes have not seen nor told
The many memories
Your vastness holds
Tho no eyes, no heart
Your life still unfolds
The wisdom and knowledge
Mere humans can never behold
At times I often wander
If you had the gift to speak
Would you tell me of your knowledge
My beautiful Oak tree
Author notes
I have a huge oak tree in my yard that I love. I am in awe of its' beauty so I wrote this as a tribute to it! Written January 31st, 2006
In a list
A contest entry
- NATURE POEMS, PLEASE by Olivias Violin.
400 points, ended July 8, 2008, 24 entries
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Comments
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Great write!
and beautiful photo
Thank you so much for sharing this.
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great job on your poem
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What a wonderful poem to perfectly compliment the picture! Just the kind of thing that describes nature so well. Thanks for entering. All the best!
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Great Poem!
I really like the theme. I have a thing for big Oak trees, too. If they could only speak. They only thing they ever say, is a whisper, when the wind is blowing and it's too difficult to discern their words. Really enjoyed this one.
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Touching
Your ability to take something so simple and pull such detail and character is what it is to be a writer. I enjoyed your metaphoric approach. Kuddos! -
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thank you so very much
. i am humbled by your wonderful comment!! GBY
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The magic of nature's beauty comes to life in this wonderful write. Well Done!
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Well you have two people on here now you can talk to...me included my friend!I would love to be your Ap friend. GBY
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You are welcome you see except for my daughter on this site I have no personal friendship I just like to go through poems and encourage who I think diserve it of course it is a matter of taste but not only there are subjects which I found boring and way of writing too... best luck for this context and what ever the result keep writing.
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Oh thank you! I'm touched that you liked it!GBY
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Very good
This is well written and I like the idea old oak full of wisdome Really well expressed. -
thank you so much Scott! Your comment was so kind. I am grateful you read it. GBY
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Oh goodness, we love the same trees! I love weeping willows too. as a matter of fact, I wanted to plant one this year but didn't get the chance.You gave me such a wonderful comment my friend. it is truly appreciated. and the applause too. GBY
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thank you so much my friend! you are so kind. and thanks also for the applause. I am grateful.GBY
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Very nicely done, the Oak is a very majestic tree and worthy of such poetry. Such serenity in this poem and the oak itself, very well written, good luck in the contest...Scott
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10 out of 5
LOVE IT!!!! It reminds me of past trips into the forest. Your writting is powerful, and I hope you keep writting. -
I too have a love of trees and esp the mighty oaks and the weeping willows. I think you did an awesome job on this poem. I really felt this poem speak to me. It's beautiful and enchanting. You are very talented.
Have a dreamy day,
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A very kind comment from you . Thanks so much! GBY!
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WOW. Grace flows through your mind and hands. Truely somthing to wander about. I love this poem, it flows with elegence! May the Lord guide your hands. -(Dark Raven, the bard)
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thank you very much. i appreciate your sweet comment.
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wow thanks for the kind comment.GBY!
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Superior
I definately liek the tree theme, this is the first I've seen so far, and its beautiful to say the least. -
i appreciate the comment very much! thanks for the applause too. GBY!
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thanks very much. good luck with your contest.GBY!
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I love trees
This poem was awesome great write -
Very nice work. I quite enjoyed it.
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thanks alot!gby.
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wow fab !!
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