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The Mighty Oak (repost from my first day at PiP)
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The Mighty Oak (repost from my first day at PiP) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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THE MIGHTY OAK by Linda L. Dowd ~*~ Oh, mighty oak, you've stood sentry Two hundred years or more, Braving the elements while giving Refuge to those smaller and more Vulnerable than yourself. Time and again, history has been made Beneath your magnificent outstretched arms. Oh, the stories you could tell, Of the loving and the warring, Of the building up and the tearing down, Of all the changes you've stood witness to. Scarred by the events of the ages, You are one of nature's greatest recorders of time --Yet asking nothing in return. But, alas, your days are numbered. In the name of "progress" you soon shall be Unceremoniously cut down, Taking with you one more link to the past. ~*~ [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-28-2002 08:11 PM).] |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
I absolutely LOVE this poem .... it talks about how much MORE it is than just a tree ... and they sent him home happy ... one hundred percent. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
TLS ~ Thank you for that enthusiastic response. I see you are one who appreciates trees as well! Earth Angel |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Group hug. What do humans have against trees, anyway??? -MVS "AS ABOVE SO BELOW" |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
I always feel, a bit of "us" dies each time one of those beautiful giants are taken away--enjoyed your words! |
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Krystopher Morris Member
since 2002-11-11
Posts 130Ancient land called Chivalry |
A tree older than your ancestors, yet has survived until the greedy and wealth seekiung man comes by and takes it away. Beautiful post! Enjoyed Much! Poetry is love and love is life. |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Very powerful indeed Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Much wisdom in this write Linda. Very much enjoyed and appreciated. ~Hugs~ ~ Life is too short not to believe in Santa Claus ~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
MVS ~ A "Group hug"--I like that! I'm a huggie person who loves to hug and be hugged! I also love hugging trees and in their own way they hug me back! ********************************************* Sandpiper ~ I feel the same way! ********************************************* Krystopher ~ Our group hug of tree lovers is getting bigger! ********************************************* Daniel ~ Glad you can feel the power of my words. They come from the power of my conviction in the power of trees! tehe ********************************************* ~ May your lives have the strength, beauty, grace, endurance, grace, and bounty of trees Earth Angel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Enchantress ~ Why thank you dear poetess! I appreciate your kind words! ~ You have the grace and gentleness of a sweeping willow EA |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
 Time and again, history has been made Beneath your magnificent outstretched arms. Oh, the stories you could tell, Of the loving and the warring, ~*~ This is the part I love best, where you reach back into the past and make this a present... |
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Riley 
since 2002-07-18
Posts 1038in the pouring rain |
Wow, this was indeed a nice write....thanks a lot for the read. Morning mist clings to my face, and my soul opens up to you...... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Linda, my heart too goes out to all of Mother Nature and how she has to endure so many devastation and despair! (sad sigh) We all must cherish these roots, the foundations of life which make beauty possible, as nature is our true home! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is sad but wonderfully written, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sunshine ~ You darling sweetie pie! I cannot express how much I appreciate you posting that incredible photo of that magnificent tree. I absolutely love it! It looks a lot like the tree I wrote this poem about. It was cut down to make way for a new housing development. This was a very kind and thoughtful thing for you to do! You literally do add sunshine to my life! THANK YOU!!! ~ You exude the beauty, gentility, wisdom, and majesty of the mighty oak Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Riley ~ Your "Wow!" really wowed me! Thanx so much!--and you're welcome! I have a passion for trees and it must have come through! ~ May your feet be firmly rooted in the ground as your arms reach up into the sky Earth Angel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ You are so right! "Nature is our true home"--I feel so at home when I am outdoors--especially in the forest or by the lake. I feel connected to heaven and earth with our Father Sky and Mother Earth. ~ You are as sweet as a cedar Linda |
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