And The Oaks... (poem) by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on June 13, 2003

i like this poem retta; the oaks are impressive. have you red Louis Simpson's 'The Redwoods' - they stand at the Pacific like great unmarried girls, considering whom to please...

Reviewed by Rodney Bohen

Reviewed on June 8, 2003

Retta,
Your on a roll now girl! Nice nice stuff!
Rod

Reviewed by Russ Okamura (Reader)

Reviewed on June 7, 2003

This poem made me FEEL like I was right there among the forest green, very excellent poetry!

Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)

Reviewed on June 7, 2003

Such beautiful splendor in this write Rhetta, as well as another tender piece of you...BEAUTIFUL...SO BEAUTIFUL!
~Nikki~

Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)

Reviewed on June 7, 2003

Wonderful write, Rein
Everything will be okay:)

tony

Reviewed by Trish - The Trickster

Reviewed on June 7, 2003

A beautiful write. I remember the one I played on as a child. What a lovely memory. ~Trish~

Reviewed by John Bidwell

Reviewed on June 7, 2003

Beautiful reminder of the healing powers of nature.
Why do we forget to go outside?
John

Reviewed by Melissa Rives

Reviewed on June 6, 2003

I love this...I love the woods and you have made a beautiful poem with thi!

Reviewed by Lady Peg

Reviewed on June 6, 2003

Okay Reindeer I am so sorry sweetie.. 3 days 11 hours I know better than to write half asleep... I was going to Nikkis poem and seen you read you It is beautiful and then I wrote Nikki forgive me sweetie. {{{Tears}}}
So sorry dear..
I should of known when Jay wrote deer... P{{Smiles}}}
Love ya
Peggy

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*� (Reader)

Reviewed on June 6, 2003

A superb write!

~Joseph

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on June 6, 2003

Beautiful photo of the tree and great poem! Wonderful nature write.

Reviewed by Jenni Kalicharan

Reviewed on June 6, 2003

Great write, Reindeer...Ditto to Supergirl's comment..
Jenni

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on June 6, 2003

Such a lovely lovely poem

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

Reviewed on June 6, 2003

Strenght can be found in so many ways and you portrayed the strength of the oaks so beautifully. Plus, that picture is fantastic. If that is one you took I can see where you got your inspiration from. To be able to stand amongst the majesty of tress like that, whew...

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on June 6, 2003

this poem is a steardy as the oak it portays...

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on June 6, 2003

You know I treasure this one Reindeer, as I love all trees, and Oaks are at the top of the list!Your poetry does them proud, thank You!Love the pic!

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on June 6, 2003

Wonderful tree, the oak
I like the pin oaks
Beautiful tribute to the oaks.

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip

Reviewed on June 6, 2003

Excellent. I love this. The poem goes into my library. The oak in the picture is quite similar to a huge chestnut oak near me. Great write, Retta.
Leland

Reviewed by Dale Clark

Reviewed on June 6, 2003

Trees are ever powerful! Oaks are strong and omniscient! Beautiful write!

Reviewed by Jill Eisnaugle

Reviewed on June 6, 2003

This is so pretty, Reindeer. My hometown is Oak Hill Ohio and our school name was "The Oaks". This reminded me of home!
Thanks,
Jill :)