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The Notable Oak

Scarlet clouds skinny-dip In the wealth of your limbs, Highlighting your glorious State of grace, And I am your audience Applauding unrehearsed magnificence; Intensely poignant, This simple display, To intrigue and inspire The likes of Kilmer. “More,” I fiercely cry. “More!” Alas, the sun has done her duty And she’s fled to western horizons, Leaving me to mourn the sight Of your moss-draped canopy Wrestling with the sky For consideration, But oh, Live Oak, You need not fear my memory. I shall dream of you As I slumber beneath your branches. When the sun comes to visit again, You’ll see me smile once more.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2005




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