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Question: Are oaks mighty!?
A mighty oak!?

He never cried
except himself to see
for wasn’t he a man
born above these ways!?

He never loved
while others could see
for then his facade
just would not be!.

He never asked
help from any man
only weak need aid
and was he not strong!?

So he stood… alone
there among the trees
his roots, rotting away!.
Yes, a mighty oak indeedWww@QuestionHome@Com


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As well in need unseen-- Have known many,
women too!. and some sons and daugters follow in parents foot steps!. Very touching Neonman and close to home!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

With this line, "his roots, rotting away," the metaphor can be taken to so many places, the poem can mean so much--a farther, a society, a culture, the environment, a leader--or could be just!.!.!. a mighty oak, now faltering, unable to voice his own lament or cry out for help!. Well crafted!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

The message of this poem resonates with me!. Up until recently, I didn't know how to ask for help or how to express my need to others!. When I came onto this site, I learned that friends, virtual and real, teach us we are not alone as long as we can communicate with them!. It has changed my life!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

This paints a beautiful picture of all humanity!. The more we try to stand on our own, the more we falter!. We are not isolated, therefore, we are obviously meant to share and to show, thank you for doing this in such a beautiful and eloquent manner!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

A mighty Oak indeed, great!. The way some stand against the wind people do call they might but I call them Old Man Oak!. For they seem to be the old trees on the block!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Not so mighty, was he!? He lost out in life!. Great poem, as always!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

They are, and so is your talent!.

Great job, neonman!!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Very good!. Full of adult angst!. Well said!. TDWww@QuestionHome@Com

What immediately came to mind!.!.!."No man is an island!."
Donne penned it well!. Smiles for your work!.Www@QuestionHome@Com