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waaow hollow tree~

A poor old man without family, wife or children He was fond of plants and trees Especially oak trees The oak was the king among the trees He wanted to plant his family Early one Monday morning he planted his first tree On Tuesday he planted number two On Wednesday he planted number three On Thursday he planted number four Friday, he was tired but he planted number five Saturday came and he planted two beautiful oak trees On Sunday the old man would rest Seven old oak trees planted like a castle They are hollow, empty space inside No one can count their growth rings The shell of the oak is a protection against rain, wind, cold and sun The roots are strong and the branches are long and many They are planted with love 23.09.2018 Sun :) A-L Andresen :) Copyright © All Rights Reserved

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Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/12/2018 7:22:00 AM

Hi Anne-Lise, such a beautiful story. I love the content of this one, the words paint such wonderful images on the canvas of the mind. Such a beautiful write that sings into this tree lovers heart. Roots planted with love shall always grow strong and true. This has to be a fave Anne-Lise. Have a wonderful friday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 12/5/2018 12:44:00 PM

- Many thanks for your visit, fave and lovely comment, Mike :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/1/2018 7:40:00 AM

One to ponder!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/2/2018 12:58:00 PM

- Many thanks for visiting my poem, Kim :) - Your comment is welcome - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 9/30/2018 3:12:00 AM

Excellent and a touching poem. Beautiful write. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/2/2018 12:58:00 PM

- Many thanks Ravi, for visiting my poem :) - Your comment is welcome - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 9/29/2018 12:07:00 PM

That is one huge tree in the picture. He planted those trees with love what a beautiful story you penned. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/29/2018 12:52:00 PM

- Yes, with much love dear Phyllis - Thank you very much for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 9/29/2018 6:56:00 AM

You have told a really wonderful story of a old man who despite being old and tired work hard to grow these trees,the one force which motivates him was the power of love and your last line sum it up really beautifully, your this poem was certainly a pleasure to read, good luck and I also wish you a lovely weekend

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/29/2018 12:50:00 PM

- Thank you very much Faraz, I really appreciate your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May

Date: 9/29/2018 6:38:00 AM

He laid down the roots of the oak with love..Did you mean "three" in line 7?.. Nicely penned Anne

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/29/2018 12:49:00 PM

- Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comment, Joseph :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/26/2018 9:04:00 PM

A new fav of mine, for certain; I love those old trees like that and it saddens me so when they end up being cut down by those who don't appreciate trees. This was a wonderful poem; thanks so much for a great read.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/29/2018 12:49:00 PM

- M.L. thank you very much, I really appreciate your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/25/2018 6:09:00 PM

such devotion for loved ones, splendid write, anne... nice to see you back... happy huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/26/2018 2:35:00 AM

- Thank you very much Nette, I really appreciate your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One

Date: 9/25/2018 2:27:00 PM

Great story telling my friend..

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/26/2018 2:34:00 AM

- Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comment, S.O. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper

Date: 9/25/2018 11:42:00 AM

It just brought to mind; All of God's creation and the Lord rested on the 7th day .. I love the write .. Hugs eve

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/26/2018 2:34:00 AM

- Eve thank you very much, I really appreciate your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/25/2018 7:07:00 AM

We should all plant such beautiful trees, Anne-Lise...with your poetry attached...great pic too...love & trees...^WW^

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/26/2018 2:33:00 AM

- Thank you very much, W.W. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman

Date: 9/24/2018 5:20:00 PM

Hello Dear Anne-Lise, What a great metaphor here to write about. A perfect story with the seven old oak trees planted like a castle. This was the Old Man's passion and love. Superbly Done!! Best Always, Gary

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/20/2018 1:57:00 PM

Hello Dear Anne-Lise, I am very pleased that your wondrous poem here made the selection for the list of the Best New Poems!! That's both wondrous and wonderful too!! Have a Great Weekend!! Cheers, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/26/2018 2:32:00 AM

- Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comment, Gary :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/24/2018 3:43:00 AM

Love is what makes everything grow and thrive. Very descriptive and well- written my friend Anne-Lise! Hugsxxx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/24/2018 1:36:00 PM

- Demetrios thank you very much, I really appreciate your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/23/2018 7:34:00 AM

A touching poem! Very nice :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/24/2018 12:58:00 AM

- Thank you very much, Heidi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/23/2018 7:08:00 AM

Your poem is majestic..just like the tree. A beautiful theme--I am sure it is true in some way, Anne-Lise.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/24/2018 12:57:00 AM

- Vijay thank you very much, I really appreciate your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

Date: 9/23/2018 3:13:00 AM

fabulous story, awesome pic!:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/24/2018 12:56:00 AM

- Thank you very much Jan, I really appreciate your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/23/2018 2:44:00 AM

What a lovely story! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 9/23/2018 2:46:00 AM

- Thank you very much, Arthur :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)