English Oak

English Oak

Standing in this field two hundred years,
Witnessed your lives, your loves and tears.
Growing taller with every day,
I see over hills, so far away.
Through Winter storms and Summer sun,
I never hide and I never run.
For I am Oak, proud and strong,
In England’s pasture, where I belong.

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Terri Stiles

October 7, 2017 at 7:18 PM

Greetings Kevin, I write to you as look out at the giant oak across the street from us. I believe it would love to be in England with your proud oak. Great imagery. Terri Stiles

John Fleming

August 11, 2017 at 1:20 PM

I really enjoy and appreciate the feelings this staunch little poem of yours imparts, Keven; to me it seems to personify an England of old...an England, that, although hidden, is still all around us today; a steadfast England: stout, dependable, resolute, and - enduring! A fine little read! My best regards. :) john

Suzanne Delaney

July 20, 2017 at 8:46 PM

I love the endurance of old growth trees.i am blest to have 8 on my place. They add a sense of serenity and a sense of time gone by. Added this to my favorite poems list. SuZ

Kevin Shaw

July 23, 2017 at 4:58 PM

Thanks for the review Suzanne, appreciate it, regards, Kevin x