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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.

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/20/2023 9:29:00 AM

Such metaphoric words of comfort and love. Congratulations on your win! Blessings of joy to you!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/20/2023 11:13:00 AM

Thank you, Sam! I also wrote this on a birthday card for my BFF! God bless you!

Karen Jones

Date: 10/12/2023 10:18:00 PM

Congratulations on a win.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/13/2023 6:00:00 AM

Thank you, Karen!

John Hamilton

Date: 10/12/2023 2:02:00 PM

Well said Kim, great imagery, I could picture it in my mind. congrats on a nice win!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/12/2023 2:18:00 PM

Thank you, John!

Bill Baker

Date: 10/6/2023 8:16:00 AM

Yep, those oaks stand together through thick and thin, Kim. Nice imagery. Have a great weekend, my friend. Bill

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/12/2023 2:19:00 PM

Thank you, Bill!

Paige Hind

Date: 10/5/2023 12:48:00 PM

I liked this. I can see the trees with their handshakes...

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/12/2023 2:23:00 PM

Thanks, Paige!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/12/2023 2:21:00 PM

Thanks, Paige!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/12/2023 2:19:00 PM

Thanks, Paige!

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/5/2023 6:17:00 AM

I love this. Great poem :)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/5/2023 6:21:00 AM

Thanks, Heidi!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/5/2023 1:28:00 AM

Loved your metaphoric use on the old oak trees. Hugs and blessings.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/5/2023 6:21:00 AM

Thank you, Victor! God bless you :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 10/4/2023 11:33:00 PM

Steadfast friendship matures and lasts like the old oak. Nice metaphor, Kim.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/5/2023 6:22:00 AM

Thank you, Subimal!