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The Great Oak

During winter you are broody, quite moody,
though you radiate pleasure, natures treasure,
inhaling your scent, love is what you represent,
your melodic song indicates winter is not wrong,

life returns in Spring, so much joy it doth bring
time for you to give birth, create, excite mirth,
you dress in Lincoln green, picturesque scene ,
warmth from our sun you greet, spring so sweet,

knowing wonderful summer, you're no newcomer,
showing your splendour, natures beauty contender,
you provide food and shelter for flying dwellers,
cooled by gentle breeze, you'll never displease,

autumnal winds you hear call, be prepared for fall
as your leaves change from green to aubergine,
now time to hibernate, time to rest regenerate,
your magnificent, adored by folk, the great oak.

Composed 18/09/2017.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 9:35 AM
One such great Oak is nestled in my memory, a long lost old friend remembered dearly. Wonderful pen.
Pett Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 9:48 AM
Thank you so much Maureen for your very kind comment which I found so poetic and thought provoking, thanks again for your support. :))
Sands Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 7:55 AM
This is beautiful. I really enjoyed reading this today Roy! Well done! :)
Pett Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 9:37 AM
Thank you very much Heidi, I feel honoured and extremely happy that you enjoyed reading this, I think the Oak is so majestic, thanks again for your support it's really appreciated. :))
Pandit Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 5:36 AM
A lovely depiction of an oak tree changing through the four seasons--good luck for a win!
Pett Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 7:05 AM
Thank you so much for your very kind comment Vijay much appreciated. :))
Allison Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 4:44 AM
What wonderful personification Roy I used to love collecting acorns when I was a young child - I've not seen an oak tree for many a year now:-( hugs jan xx
Pett Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 5:12 AM
Thank you so much for your very kind comment Jan, we have magnificent major oak in Sherwood Forest Nottinghamshire which is between 800-1000 years old. Thanks again for your support and encouragement. :))
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