(1957)

Biography of Mark R Slaughter

I'm a biological scientist who took up poetry to challenge my written skills. I also undertake commissions and collaborative projects - see my website Poem Crypt for more details. I have additional poems featured on the 'Poets Pages' website, including Marriage and Spring.

Great Oak

Ancient, yet steeped in wisdom;
Massive, yet enlightening;
Never tired of growing or vexed by seasons,
You stand glorious in summer;
Monumental in winter.

And as you overlook your forest
With sagacious governance,
They all defer to you - dependence in hand:

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