Sir Oak

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Sir Oak

I am the mighty king of trees, the master of the yard.
The seasons come and then they go beneath my watchful eye.
As young grow old and winds blow cold with tempests rough and hard,
I am an oak tree from a seed that dared to touch the sky.

My father taught me many things before he said “Goodbye,”
to laugh at snowstorms, ice and rain, to let the troubles pass,
to shake loose dying leaves in fall and know the reasons why.
So now I cast a stately shadow long across the grass.

Come softly to my garden world beneath my arms so wide.
Let me feel your body warmth as you lean back at my side.

9/20/17

PERSONIFICATION OF PLANT
Sponsored by: Kim Rodrigues
YOUR CHOICE (10)PERSONIFICATION ,any form,any theme Poetry Contest
Sponsor Brian Strand

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Date: 6/22/2019 8:25:00 PM
Your beautiful artistry and creativity shines in this captivating and inviting poem, Janis. Simply superb! Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 10/22/2017 9:31:00 AM
Such a beautifully smooth read Janis.
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Date: 9/28/2017 4:02:00 AM
Such wonderful personification Janis I especially loved the second stanza:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 9/28/2017 1:48:00 AM
Janis, congratulations on your win in the contest with this beautifully penned personification!
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Date: 9/27/2017 10:21:00 PM
Just a beautifully-crafted and creatively-written poem, Janis - I love this one - blessings and congrats on your well-earned win! :-)
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Date: 9/27/2017 9:21:00 PM
Lovely thoughts from the 'mighty king of trees', Janis. Well done, and congratulations on your nice placement on this short list of winners! Sandra
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Date: 9/27/2017 8:44:00 PM
Congratulations Janis :)
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Date: 9/27/2017 8:35:00 PM
I love all the things his father taught him! Congrats on your win, Janis! Hugs, Kim
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Date: 9/24/2017 3:28:00 PM
A wondrous creation and you certainly have a feel for the beauty and majesty of Nature and its gifts my friend. Perfect closing verses too. A fav..
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Date: 9/23/2017 6:30:00 PM
Such a splendid poetic take on this magnificent creation of God, Janis. Your golden pen shines bright as ever once again. I marvel at your elevated level of pastoral cognizance. You are a true gift of nature. Excellent write ... pure poetry. Love and joy always.
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Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/24/2017 2:58:00 PM
Thanks and blessings, Janis.
Date: 9/20/2017 7:33:00 PM
The king Duir! This is a special poem, Janis... A pleasure reading this today... All the best to you in the contest
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Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/24/2017 2:59:00 PM
Thanks White Wolf. Regards, Janis.
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