sunstreet Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 The Oak Tree by Johnny Ray Ryder Jr A mighty wind blew night and day It stole the oak tree's leaves away Then snapped its boughs and pulled its bark Until the oak was tired and stark But still the oak tree held its ground While other trees fell all around The weary wind gave up and spoke. How can you still be standing Oak? The oak tree said, I know that you Can break each branch of mine in two Carry every leaf away Shake my limbs, and make me sway But I have roots stretched in the earth Growing stronger since my birth You'll never touch them, for you see They are the deepest part of me Until today, I wasn't sure Of just how much I could endure But now I've found, with thanks to you I'm stronger than I ever knew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostmyHoney Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thank You that was very uplifting, some days I feel like that oak tree. Rachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Claire Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Really good. Thanks so much for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abergsma Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Thanks for sharing the poem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunstreet Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I am glad this poem spoke to you all, thanks for sharing that with me. Blessings and Courage, Carol Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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