Decaying Oak

Decay, decays?  
        Never, this oak lives forever!
      Bit by beetle bugs that on me did graze. 
        Birds my bark did sever.
  A broken twig pointed the way of my decline.
  Twisted limbs, fungus, and burls strained this trunky spine.
    Termites made my hollows to whine.
  Leaves lost their grip, falling, as I, over chill days.

Date: 06/14/2019
Contest: Writing Challenge 1, June 2019, Crumbling Rhyme Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Dear Heart
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 6/30/2019 3:01:00 PM
David, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write and sorry for my delay in visiting ~
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Date: 6/29/2019 12:57:00 PM
superb imagery and personification David! Many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 6/25/2019 1:22:00 PM
Great imagery. I can see the old oak, gnarly with time. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 6/25/2019 11:21:00 AM
I love how you personified the dignified oak tree who perseveres despite all trials. WEll done!! and congrats too!
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Date: 6/24/2019 7:59:00 PM
Your poem is breathtaking, David. Every line is so poetic, but especially striking is your last line for a dramatic finale. Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 6/20/2019 8:53:00 AM
Hi David: Very innovative poem of an oak. Good Luck in the contest!
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