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My Oak Trees

We are standing heavy-laden 
 under the weight of this moss. 
 No one can see us crying 
 over all that we have lost. 

 The old man that smoked a pipe 
 and had a most devilish smile, 
 no longer lives here~ 
 and has not for quite a while. 

 The corn house is now empty 
 but we protect it with our shade. 
 We miss seeing the activity 
 that all the people made. 

 The lady that tended the flowers 
 and made the house a home~ 
 just closed the doors on day 
 and was,forever gone. 

 The little girl comes back 
 and visits us now and then. 
 We are always glad to see her. 
 She seems to smile again. 

 We are old, gnarled and tired 
 but we obediently guard the hill. 
 At night as we are bathed in mist, 
 We Can hear their voices still.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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April 29, 2015 at 4:04 PM
WOW, this is gripping Edna, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends @-> LINDA <-@
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