Oak Tree Poem by Tom Billsborough
Oak Tree
Ancient as our dreams,
This tall oak of long endeavour,
Object of our deepest myths and sagas,
Within its thickened hide conceals
And written in concentric rings
Its memories of seasons
To be released alone at death,
When we ourselves may know
Our future or the end of myth.
Your golden leaves and acorns
Fall like many songs
As you now raise your splendid
Boughs to Paradise,
Being full of Faith and young.
Memories of seasons are released witnessing oak tree. what an amazing poem this is really. Wonderful poem is ever composed on nature.10
Nature has so much hidden magic which you release so well in your verse, Kumarmani.
love nature poems..as it was once said.. how high does the tree grow well if we cut it down we will never know. enjoyed this read.... Annette
Yes, that is the tragedy. This one stands on its own. I think it might be protected. Of course the size of the rings etc tell us a lot about weather conditions in the past. If the tree has died naturally, I haven't a problem with the research. But trees need to be preserved. A lot of flooding has been caused by woodland clearances. So it matters.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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The Oak tree is a symbol of strength.Like you said it conceals wisdom of ages under its skin.Years and years and years passed, the old oak tree stands erect weathering many storms, cyclones and fires.Before cutting down big and old trees we should think thousand times about what we are going to lose. I have never seen an oak tree, but read about it in poems and stories and seen pictures available in google search.The oak tree is like Banyan tree found in our country.The strong tree has branches spreading like big umbrella.Banyan tree is worhipped by Hindus as representing God.
Yes, there are similarities between the Oak and the Banyan. Sadly I've never seen a Banyan, though seen them in Television films. The Hindu symbolism is beautiful and there are similar myths attached to our Oak in Pagan legend. They live to a great age and we must preserve them. Thank you for your comments, Bharati. I shall read up more about the Banyan. why don't you write about it. If you do, let me know.