Allan Clarke Poet Free verse

The Oak Tree

“THE OAK TREE”

Everything happen in life has a reason
Just as every major event has a season
When you think someone is trying to put you down
Or drive you to the ground
Don’t you disappoint them
Just let it be
And don’t forget to say
Thanks for planting me

Way deep down
And deeper I will be
So deeply rooted
You may never move me
For the next five hundred years 
This is where I’ll be
A proud spiritual monument
For all the world to see
God Bless your lovely heart 
How happy you will be
To know the best you’ve ever done
Is plant a lovely oak tree

Written by
Allan Clarke

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Grace Mutindi November 5, 2015 at 3:50 AM Very well written and inspiring!

Jaycee Cervenka May 12, 2015 at 8:52 AM Allan, I missed this when it was featured. This is such a lovely way of saying to stand your ground and be rooted in your faith! Jan

Teddy Kimathi May 7, 2015 at 10:14 AM A very deep poem, dyed in wisdom. Congrats for having it featured in PS page!!! :-) Allan Clarke May 12, 2015 at 3:59 AM Thank you very much for your kind words Teddy, they means a lot!!!

Skat A May 3, 2015 at 8:41 PM Allan, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. SKAT love Allan Clarke May 12, 2015 at 4:01 AM Thanks for the love SKAT, appreciate it!!!

Poet Destroyer A May 3, 2015 at 8:03 PM ALLAN, Dropped by to say hi and congratulate you on having your poem selected by Soup's Administration. This is a wonderful poem to have featured on the homepage. ~Always & Forever~ LINDA Allan Clarke May 12, 2015 at 4:04 AM Appreciate you dropping by and I appreciate the love and support for The Oak Tree. Thanks again, be bless!!!

Rev. Gerald Dillenbeck March 28, 2015 at 9:26 AM Tree metaphor is a personal fav, and this one is brilliantly adept with turning human perspective upside down, like giving priority to learning from our root system culture, extending back to our Elder cousin trees. Thanks much for sharing. Allan Clarke May 12, 2015 at 4:12 AM Appreciate your comment Gerald, breaking The Oak Tree down to the root with authentic critique. Appreciate it!!!