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Open Poetry #12

The Sturdy Oak

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2001-03-20 06:28 PM

I loved to stand beneath the spreading oak;
protected by a canopy of leaves.
Its branches strong, just like my loved one's arms.
I'd yet to learn the way a look deceives.

A strong wind blew, my precious oak came down.
I didn't know 'twas hollow at the core
and then my love I thought I knew so well,
proved as untrue and now loves me no more.

The strength of both I thought would ever be.
My tree, my love, so empty both within.
I stand bereft, my helpless heart exposed.
I dare not trust a tree, a love again.

Joyce Johnson 03/20/2001

Saunni
Senior Member

since 2000-07-11

Posts 1777
West Virginia

1 posted 2001-03-21 08:13 PM

This is really sad, but so well written. I really liked how you were able to compare the two. This is a great write, just sorry you had to go through it.

Sauni

Sauni :)
Have you ever known the color grey when the nighttime finds you weak
I have, I've walked that road each time; that's where my angel sleeps

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

2 posted 2001-03-22 04:17 PM

I missed this somehow when it was first posted. The pace here is so fast! Anyway I'm glad I found it now and really enjoyed the comparison in it. Good poem Joyce.

Betty Lou Hebert

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