Arms of Oak (poem) by Christine Alwin on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on August 2, 2011

I saw this listed under Viv's poem. Had to read it. And glad I did. So beautiful . Trees are magic, mystical ....and more.

Beautiful baby. Love, Morgan

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson

Reviewed on August 2, 2011

Strength of an Oak, yet Tenderness of a Child
as You speak of such, with loving care ~ Christine ~

As we view "You" and your soul in your beautiful ways
of life, love and wisdom!

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse

Reviewed on December 15, 2009

the purity of your heart speaks
so very beautifully in all your poetic
offerings...
This is a lovely photo
Peace, Love & Inspiration Den Sister
Vickie

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on September 22, 2009

...AND AS LONG AS THAT PRECIOUS, COOING 'MOURNING DOVE' HAS THAT OLD OAK TO PROTECT, SHELTER AND BE EVER WATCHFUL...IT WILL BE SAFE AND KEPT WHILE GETTING A WHOLE 'LOTTA' LOVE. I LOVED THIS WORK WITH ITS UNIQUE, METAPHORIC THEME BEING WELL SUPPORTED. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Stacy Savage

Reviewed on September 14, 2009

Thanks for letting me know about this poem, Christine. I love it. You are a truly gifted and talented poet. Everything I have read of yours so far, I've been really impressed by. You might want to consider entering this poem in the tree poetry contest I organized.

Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle

Reviewed on January 31, 2009

Christine, I am so glad you mentioned this poem.I just LOVE THIS!The strength yet gentleness of the oak, and the wisdom of the dove. Beautiful! Thank you,

With Love,
Cindy

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on December 9, 2008

Hello Christine,

Love the photo and the poem - it has a liveliness and vivacity of imagination! Well-penned!

Hugs,

Lance

Reviewed by Ted Bossis

Reviewed on October 5, 2008

Truly sensitive moments in time and then some () evol Ted

Reviewed by Randy Camp

Reviewed on September 24, 2008

Shrt,simple and full of imagery...Thx...Write On

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper

Reviewed on August 13, 2008

Trees make wonderful subjects for poems and you've captured the essence of the watchful old oak. Nicely done.

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on June 7, 2008

Soft and tranquil. The images are good.....Love the picture....M

Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope)

Reviewed on April 13, 2008

Sweet and quite juicy

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on April 12, 2008

Symbolically powerful and meaningful, Christine. Thank you for sharing this offering. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Leann Marshall

Reviewed on March 30, 2008

The ability to hold a young one in our arms is so precious and so fleeting. We can only hope they have gained as much from those moments as we. It seems that way for you and your grandmother, at least.
Thanks for sharing this, Christine.
Leann

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on March 27, 2008

How quickly they grow. Beautiful symbolism in this, Christine.

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo

Reviewed on March 17, 2008

There is a peacefulness and expectancy in this. It conjures may feelings of love as I read this.

God bless you. Kathy

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on March 5, 2008

A timeless poem! Strong symbolism and a peaceful mood. Lovely! Congratulations on the new addition to your family~
Sheila

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on March 5, 2008

So serene and just a beautiful poem to meditate on! I love this Christine.

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)

Reviewed on March 5, 2008

Breath taking Christine, love ya, Holly

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on March 5, 2008

First of all she is as beautiful as an angel Christine and your words are a very precious write, thank you for sharing

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on March 4, 2008

Beautiful!

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on March 3, 2008

A beautiful nature write
Love & Peace be with you

William

Reviewed by Nate Oakley (Reader)

Reviewed on March 2, 2008

The poem is as perfect as the picture, Christine. You are, indeed, blessed. Well done!

Nate

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on March 2, 2008

Great offering!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

AS the good book say's we are strong oaks....

Great write... makes me wannabe a dad or granddad or both...

Wonderful....

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

You do have a way with words Christine. Very nicely thought out and penned. Short, simple, sweet and to the point. I think this oak you speak of has an Angel perched at the very top. Well done. God bless.

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

A splendid, delightful poem...love the visuals

Carole~

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

Blessed be the "Poem" named - Camryn! May she enjoy a healthy life through a blissful living in the togetherness of the family.
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Touching, inspiring, enchanting... "Arms of Oak" paints life and hope with the colors of the rainbow of sublimity.

I salute You, Poet.

In respect and admiration,

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

Precious photo. The mighty oak, tendering its mighty limbs as a place of refuge to the bird of love, the dove. Lovely poem. Jon Michael Willey

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

Lovely poem and how swift they grow,it's true we never realize it at the time,and can only wish we had more time them...great pic!

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

Why they can last a little longer? Life go so fast!
Tender poem and lovely picture.

Georg

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

Christine,

I like the way you combine strength, beauty and gentleness within your verses. Peace, Love and Blessings Always My Friend, Paul.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

A write alive with such real symbolism as the oak nestling and protecting the bird...well done and the baby is pricelessly beautiful.
hugs
Fee

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

Lovely wording in this nature-influenced poem . . . Visual is fantastic!!!

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

Christine, first what a beautiful baby, and the photo is amazing. Your poem is so tender and loving. Yes Trees are amazing and they do have life beyond our knowledge..I enjoyed all of it.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "Vivianna"

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

Awwwwww, this is beautiful, Christine, transcends the generations - well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

Ah the wisp of life is so fleeting, enjoy while we can. The pic is cute.

Reviewed by Jill Eisnaugle

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

This is a sweet poem, Christine, and Camryn is beautiful. My Great-Grandmother was the strongest woman I've known and she always loved oak trees. I never considered the connection as to why. Now, it makes sense!!

Have a great weekend!
Jill

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on March 1, 2008

So very lovely, Christine; both picture and poem.