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Image result for pictures of giant red oaks tasseling in the spring I was sent a letter by State Farm insurance company that I had until July 10 to replace my roof or they would terminate my homeowners insurance. My husband and I had talked about it back before he died but my mind had not been on replacing a roof, but I was aware that I needed to soon get someone in to give me a price. I resent the insurance company telling me that I had to replace my roof in only 4 1/2 months time. I needed to get the tree down before they did the roof because the huge tree was causing moss to grown on the roof, the leaves and debris were getting in the gutters, etc.

Past Its Prime JU

 The sixty-two year old oak
Green tassels spring evokes
Tree removal company
Cut first limb clumsily

The fall to earth like my tears
Was totally unawares
A reminder there's a time
When all living gets past prime

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Howard Kerr

March 20, 2026 at 6:40 PM

Congratulations, Sara, on your selection on merit with this sensitive and philosophical work. Thank you for congratulating me. Warm wishes, Howard

Rob Carmack

March 19, 2026 at 7:23 AM

I have a tree that needs to come down too. Going to replace it with a smaller tree. Sorry to read about this unfortunate experience. Congrats on your placement.

Sara Kendrick

March 19, 2026 at 7:54 AM

Rob, I appreciate the understanding review of my work. I appreciate the visit. Thanks for dropping by with congrats. Sara K

Charles Messina

March 19, 2026 at 2:42 AM

Oh Sara... this was very touching, but you are right, every living thing that is lucky enough to age, will age past prime. Congratulations on your placement in my contest. Thank you for entering... Charlie

Sara Kendrick

March 19, 2026 at 4:57 AM

I appreciate you stopping by, Charles, with a personal comment and congratulations. Sara K

Linda Alice Fowler

March 18, 2026 at 10:57 AM

What. beautiful old oak dear Sara. Such loss. Congratulations! and hugs :)

Linda Alice Fowler

March 18, 2026 at 11:28 AM

Perhaps someone will bring new life to it in another form. Nice thought :)

Sara Kendrick

March 18, 2026 at 10:59 AM

Thank you, Linda. Yes, the yard is not the same with it down waiting for someone to come get the large pieces and trunk to take to a sawmill. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich

March 17, 2026 at 9:33 AM

Back with congrats . This is one that really resonated with me

Sara Kendrick

March 17, 2026 at 9:54 AM

Thank you, Andrea, for going the extra mile to come back with congrats. The front yard looks sad with the downed tree like my feelings about the change/s in life. Sara K

James Peranteau

March 8, 2026 at 6:17 PM

you've given thuh form dear poet ju'stice ') i'm not much for thuh melancholic, yet your write remindz me uv 'its' important....ty....much love

James Peranteau

March 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM

Sara Kendrick

March 9, 2026 at 5:17 AM

James, thank you for the nice review and understanding. Sara K

David Crandall

March 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM

That is a sad story to see that oak have to go!

David Crandall

March 9, 2026 at 9:10 AM

I had a liquid amber that got sick and had to be cut down so it wouldn't fall, so I know the feeling!

Sara Kendrick

March 9, 2026 at 5:16 AM

Yes, I am still upset but I think it had reached the time that it was beginning to die. So much danger of one coming down during wind and hit something it is not supposed to hit. Thanks for stopping by. Sara K

Davorin Pasovic

March 8, 2026 at 12:52 AM

Sara Kendrick

March 8, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Thank you, Davorin for dropping by. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich

March 7, 2026 at 9:37 PM

Profound and bittersweet. Trees are like old friends. It's sad to lose them

Andrea Dietrich

March 8, 2026 at 3:36 PM

Thanks, Sara

Sara Kendrick

March 8, 2026 at 3:58 AM

Yes, Andrea, it was like a friend who did some services for me as making it cooler in the summer, blocking some sound when we have all the noise next door, etc. I will have to plant another tree to help improve on those things as spring opens on up. Your visits always are uplifting. Sara K