The Love Tree

I carved our names in the old oak tree
Across from the old mill bridge
A testament of love that grew each day
Standing tall upon that ridge

They cut that oak tree down today
It's limbs were tired and worn
But they couldn't kill the memory I have
The place where love was born

I used to visit that old oak tree
Each night before I'd sleep
I'd run my fingers across it's bark
Where our names were carved so deep

That tree of love would touch the sky
Each morning when the sun would rise
I'd sit each day to pass the time
As the age grew in my eyes

Though now that tree is dead and gone
You will never be alone
For I've written our names side by side
But now it's written in stone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Smalling Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 11:55 AM
This is an outstanding work my friend, a lyrical class all by itself ... I have been writing in this mood lately, but with a different twist ... keep inspired
Taylor Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 11:52 AM
Very touching, my friend. Outstanding write. Ralph
Kendrick Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 9:35 AM
Excellent romantic work that has great rhyme and rhythmn..It drew me in and held my attention..Sara
Blakeley Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 6:16 PM
As usual, a good one. Sad though...
Gorelick Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 5:21 PM
Larry, you can write the nicest love poems when you put your mind to it. I love this one..BG
Sweetheart Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 5:09 PM
Enjoyed your words on the beginning of this holiday weekend Larry... thankxxx for sharing my friend.. have a safe one..luv..
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