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Oak Tree

It was a stifling temp of 100 degrees 
there was not a single breeze. 
Yet the old,old,oak tree spoke to me 
as I sit at Bradley's grave site in the cemetery. 
I would speak out loud to Bradley through my tears 
the air remained still until he heard all my fears 
then that ole oak tree would bow down and whisper 
It's all right mama, I am in the breeze that kisses you. 
With each breath you take I take double 
to let you know I am happy and free from trouble. 
My sign to you is forever in the Red Rose 
that you always bring me from home. 
My breath that is this wind dries your eyes 
and I bow down so you know, yes it's me you do see. 
I love you Bradley and thank you for the sign 
of a breeze on an arid day sent just for me. 

Debbie Wagoner 6/14/10
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Sweetheart Avatar
June 18, 2010 at 9:20 AM
Welcome to the Poetry Soup Family.. so enjoyed your creative write tonight.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Spence Sr Avatar
June 18, 2010 at 8:04 AM
This is an excellent poem. I like the rhyming pattern and how it moves the poem along. Welcome to Poetry Soup and keep writing. Blessings, Joseph
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June 17, 2010 at 8:55 PM
lovely write, enjoyed
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