The Old Oaks

steadfast, the wrinkled strong arms of the old oaks, remain invincible in handshake - firm grip. the lightning, rain & gusts cannot separate the best of friends.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kauffman Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 9:29 AM
Such metaphoric words of comfort and love. Congratulations on your win! Blessings of joy to you!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 11:13 AM
Thank you, Sam! I also wrote this on a birthday card for my BFF! God bless you!
Jones Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 10:18 PM
Congratulations on a win.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 13, 2023 at 6:00 AM
Thank you, Karen!
Hamilton Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 2:02 PM
Well said Kim, great imagery, I could picture it in my mind. congrats on a nice win!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 2:18 PM
Thank you, John!
Baker Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 8:16 AM
Yep, those oaks stand together through thick and thin, Kim. Nice imagery. Have a great weekend, my friend. Bill
Rodrigues Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 2:19 PM
Thank you, Bill!
Hind Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 12:48 PM
I liked this. I can see the trees with their handshakes...
Rodrigues Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 2:23 PM
Thanks, Paige!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 2:21 PM
Thanks, Paige!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 12, 2023 at 2:19 PM
Thanks, Paige!
Sands Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 6:17 AM
I love this. Great poem :)
Rodrigues Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 6:21 AM
Thanks, Heidi!
Buhagiar Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 1:28 AM
Loved your metaphoric use on the old oak trees. Hugs and blessings.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 6:21 AM
Thank you, Victor! God bless you :)
Sinha-Roy Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 11:33 PM
Steadfast friendship matures and lasts like the old oak. Nice metaphor, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 6:22 AM
Thank you, Subimal!
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