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Mighty Oak
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I wrote this poem many years ago when I was grieving my grandfather's death. He was a published poet and the light of my life. I saw him as that oak tree. He was always so strong and his faith never wavered.

 Mighty Oak

 
Stand tall oh mighty oak for all the world to see,
your strength and undying beauty forever amazes me.
Though storm clouds hover above you,
your branches span the sky,
in search of the radiant sunlight you
count on to survive.
When the winds are high and restless and 
you lose a limb or two,
it only makes you stronger, we
could learn so much from you.
Though generations have come and gone
and brought about such change,
quietly you've watched them all yet still
remained the same.
I only pray God give to me the strength he's given you,
to face each day with hope whether 
skies are black or blue,
Life on earth is truly a gift
every moment we must treasure,
it's the simple things we take for granted
that become our ultimate pleasure.
 
Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 09/2010 

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 Reviews of "Mighty Oak"
Reviewed by E Phillips
Reviewed on June 11, 2014
A beautiful tribute--to oaks, your grandfather, and yourself!

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on June 11, 2014
By this poem you show wisdom like a mother to your grandfather, but at a much younger age. Wise beyond your time, I would say.

Ron

Reviewed by Budd Nelson
Reviewed on June 11, 2014
an outstanding tribute to your grandfather
budd

Reviewed by Connie Faust
Reviewed on June 10, 2014
Wonderful poem, Kathy. A man like this is rare today, and needs to be remembered with gratitude.

Connie

Reviewed on June 10, 2014
A beautiful tribute to your wonderful grandfather! A gem of a poem to treasure!

Sandie

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on June 10, 2014
Outstanding poetry, Kathy, about your grandfather. To say that he meant a lot to you would be undermining your love and devotion to the man. There are some men like your grandfather, but they aren't as numerous as they used to be.


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