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Through the Oak

Posted by skinner_jennifer on January 19, 2012 - 15:57
from the ABC set Poems

A rustling sound
through ancient Oak
foretold of what would be,
ruffled leaves...dappled
on a Summer's breeze,

rich soil lays claim
to your name...your
roots rough and tumble,
a Celtic knot winding
forever weaving life,

once a gentle female
to tell the spirits way,
but a god with indication
roared his humiliation,
transcribing history when
Zeus seized the day.

A Winter's moon
guides the King
with bough displayed,
to speak of Gods
who had control of
withered leaves...
till Spring's new buds
then unfold – a rich
fortune to behold.

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Comments

Highhat | January 19, 2012 - 16:20

this is very good Jenny- I love your poetic style..It is very folksy AND spiritual..

;)Pia

skinner_jennifer | January 19, 2012 - 16:38

Thanks for reading Pia and for your kind comment.
It's actually based on an old Greek legend that
I've been reading.

Jenny.

Silver Spun Sand | January 19, 2012 - 18:12

Hi there, Jenny. I agree with Pia, both kind of spiritual and folksy.

Just a minor point Spring's needs an apostrophe.

This stanza is my favourite.

"rich soil lays claim
to your name...your
roots rough and tumble,
a Celtic knot winding
forever weaving life,"

I have a ring in the shape of a Celctic knot, actually, and I love your description of the knot, 'winding forever, weaving life'. Very apt;-)

Much enjoyed.

Tina

sue dinum | January 19, 2012 - 19:54

Really enjoyed this, Jenskins. Excellent use of language. Like a good maturing wine, you continue to get better and better.

a Celtic knot winding
forever weaving life

love that!

sue

skinner_jennifer | January 19, 2012 - 22:57

Hi there Tina,

you know I wrote Spring's in the office when I
wrote the poem and it told me I was wrong, so
I'm so grateful that you confirmed I was right
the first time, you can't always trust that spell
checker.

I'm so pleased you enjoyed reading this poem, it's
based on a sacred oak tree grove, that lives in a hallowed sanctuary in Dodona, which is in Greece.
There is a wonderful story behind the sacred oaks.

I know what you mean about the celtic knots, I
think they are wonderful and full of history.

I bet your ring is very special to you, so much
a part of our history is based on the celtic knot.

Thankyou so much for reading and leaving that kind
comment.

Jenny.

skinner_jennifer | January 19, 2012 - 23:08

Great to hear from you again sue,

I loved your comment, being compared to a fine wine,
that's such a compliment.

I've been reading a lot of Greek Mythology lately,
I know most people learn all that in school, but
I'm just getting hooked now, it's all so mysterious
and fascinating.

Anyway thankyou for reading and letting me know.

Jenskins.

Denzella | January 20, 2012 - 07:11

Hello Jennifer,

I wanted you to know how much I enjoyed your poem too.

I envy your poetic skills.

Thanks for sharing.

skinner_jennifer | January 20, 2012 - 08:26

Hi there Denzella,

I'm so pleased you enjoyed reading this poem and got
as much pleasure reading, as I did writing.

But hey, I'm sure your work is brilliant, I must get
around to reading some of yours.

Thankyou for popping in and leaving such a nice
comment.

Jenny.