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Her Majesty

English oak tree, named Quercus robur; though known as Her Majesty now Named Majesty of the Woods; etiquette requires in my presence one must bow Growing my branches outwards, thus enhancing the width of my canopy Lifespan extended as I nurtured my limbs, stretching them horizontally Its 700 years since my acorn was sown, as I slowly became Her Majesty Supporting more wildlife within me as no others have my capacity Hosting hundreds of different species whilst aiding biodiversity Olden and ancient aged 700 years, my limbs now gnarled and knotty Acorns grow great oaks you see ~ 10 million acorns just from me Kerfuffles no longer occurring, decomposition is now obligatory Written 1st January 2020 Contest: I am a tree Sponsor:Delilah Ventura Contest Strand Choice 5 Sponsor Brian Strand 1st PLACE

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/10/2020 11:25:00 AM

She sounds fabulous Ann. I can see where this would earn a first place position! I hope all is well my friend.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/10/2020 4:03:00 PM

Ahhh the majestic Oak tree older than you or me ~ I bow to her Majesty. Thank you Caren as I send you virtual hugs from the UK my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/13/2020 8:00:00 PM

Love this noble tribute, Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/14/2020 11:58:00 AM

Many thanks Line, I love trees and to think that so many are hundreds of years old, it is truly awesome. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/26/2020 2:08:00 PM

What a great win. I love the story of your tree. I learned something new. Enjoy your day.........

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/26/2020 4:25:00 PM

Thank you so much Paula for your lovely comments and so glad you learnt something new from it. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Brenda Chiri

Date: 1/26/2020 4:51:00 AM

Ann congrats on your top win!;)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/26/2020 5:26:00 AM

Many thanks Brenda for your visit and congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Joseph May

Date: 1/7/2020 9:02:00 AM

Bowing to the mighty oak, Very nicely penned Ann..Best wishes

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/7/2020 10:19:00 PM

Thank you so much for your lovely comments Joseph. Standing underneath an oak just fills me with awe! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/1/2020 5:47:00 PM

You are in my prayers also my friend. I am glad you are concentrating on productivity; writing poetry is therapeutic for many of us, and I hope for you! Seven hundred does not sound that terribly old any more. Ha!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/1/2020 6:04:00 PM

today I have been writing, writing, writing and I feel as if I have been on another planet; so calm am I. In a way it helps me get through the day. I hope you are okay dear Caren. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/1/2020 4:09:00 PM

Dear Ann, you are just one, great gifted poet. I admire your versality in your poetry. This one, may it be number one! Always in my prayers, Panagiota

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/1/2020 6:00:00 PM

Dearest Panagiota you always say the sweetest things and for that I thank you dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx