Summit of the Oaks (poem) by Kimmy Van Kooten on AuthorsDen

Summit of the Oaks
by Kimmy Van Kooten → (All Poetry by Kimmy Van Kooten)
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This photograph was taken by a local photographer here in Saint Augustine, Florida, CHUCK HOOPER His art and photography is amazing, and so inspiring to say the least! Please check out his works and Photo of the Day. . . my inspiration for " Summit of the Oaks" http://www.facebook.com/cwhooper1 http://apps.facebook.com/photo_of_day/photo_page?pid=4315965090462822293&poster=1004888930&auth_token=9e4e3fc01b9fd5a1a0dd3e6087feee50&installed=1

SUMMIT OF THE OAKS An altered forest floor . . . now, a grassy path. . . Where oaks a line, . . . brings one’s mind. . . Of when they hath Of days ago, amid hovering mist Breakdowns scattered Of piled leaves they missed! So, face to face, they came to terms. . . with one even poke, to end this germ Whereon, this natural light now, could barely warm their hearts. . . One prayed, by God, she’d let her acorns rot! “I can’t explain, really, how I really feel . . . ? This perfect world is just too unreal! We should dig our roots and transplant us now!. . . back to, in the wild and let us bow!" To Mother Earth! . . . to foliage floors! Let us call on the moss to enter our inner cores! Mighty we stood! . . . yes, we had our faults. . . "Now do you understand my friend, Gestalt?" These altered paths, we must discern! “Does anyone here remember fern?” "Hmm?". . . of what I thought! Meeting, adjourned... © Copyright 2009 Kimmy Van Kooten

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on January 20, 2010

Delightful! Absolutey delightful.com!

Reviewed by Janet Caldwell

Reviewed on December 28, 2009

Hi Kimmy, your pen flows with amazing images. I am always happy when I read your work. xx

PS. The photo rocks too, trees are my fav. things!!!

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on December 17, 2009

Clever meeting of pithy thought and foliaged metaphors.

Ron

Reviewed by Douglas Bentley

You're always very unique.
Always enjoy reading.

Doug

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on December 16, 2009

Wow, that sure is one gorgeous photograph! How beautiful is this piece and so explicit in preserving mother earth...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Little oak trees altered forest
Little oak trees arranged like ticky tacky
Little oak trees lining pathways
And they all look just the same.

I too prefer the natural forest. Patrick

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Truly born of a singular soul.
And I wonder about poor fern too.
Happy holidays Kimmy!
You and yours be blessed
with health and love and purpose!
richard

Reviewed by Paul Judges

Lovely words, Kimmy

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on December 15, 2009

Kimmy,
"Tread softly," Mother Earth says, "because you tread not just on my dreams but on your own."
Timely and as always - I never tire saying it - uniquely Van Kooten.

John

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Like the bringing to life of the roots of our land...well done Kimmy.
fee

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

We, the very old oaks thank you for remember we exist, although those younger trees are getting a little too cocky, though!

Most gracious roots
Oak

Reviewed by Walt Hardester

Now is the winter, our council no one heeds.
Tread lightly on Mother Earth.
For she may spew forth her retribution.
Good message here, Kimmy.

~W~

Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse

"Summit of the Oaks" is a sternly fine gathering
for earthen councils! His work too is also wonderful!
Peace, Love & Inspiration
Vickie