My Old Oak Tree-A Poem Time Forgot Contest
A Poem That Time Forgot Contest
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MY OLD OAK TREE
I whispered to the breeze,
“Don't make a mess out of me”,
As the tiny leaves danced,
Falling off the old oak tree.
I heard him answer in chyme,
“All good things come in time,
Follow me to the sky”,
So I got up and started to climb.
So I went up as far as I could,
For this was strong oak wood,
But my breath sped up,
And up there I just stood.
Too far to jump, too low to soar,
I thought I might explore,
Decided to take the scenic route,
And try harder than before.
See, I've been up that tree,
Too cloudy to really see,
I wanted to jump off,
Fly and be blissfully free.
So I shouted louder than silence,
I was searching for pure guidance,
I was too lost and too blind,
To feel the dramatic science.
Now it's just one foot down,
Try not to make a sound,
Do my very best,
To not fall on the ground.
Written: October 23, 2009
Date Posted: September 28, 2015
Copyright © Lu Loo | Year Posted 2015
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