tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post8091533396935057407..comments2023-03-31T04:11:51.564-06:00Comments on The Oak Tree: The Oak Tree PoemMamma Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05496408358571592919noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-42658715044001771222017-08-22T09:43:33.437-06:002017-08-22T09:43:33.437-06:00Amen! I hope you are cancer free & enjoying li...Amen! I hope you are cancer free & enjoying life as a mother. Praying for you Rebecca! Shananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-51984316812403335042016-05-22T12:11:36.305-06:002016-05-22T12:11:36.305-06:00I am the author of this poem you can email me at e...I am the author of this poem you can email me at emanon187@gmail.com <br />emanon187https://www.blogger.com/profile/08195083423738859929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-45196226855451472952016-03-30T14:35:31.570-06:002016-03-30T14:35:31.570-06:00I am fixin' to turn 60 next week and I sit &am...I am fixin' to turn 60 next week and I sit & reflect on all of my mistakes, pain, failures and accomplishments.<br /> I married a man that turned into a drunken wife beater/rapist when I was 17. I finally Ran away & divorced 10 years & 3 kids later! With no help whatsoever from anyone I became à single mom raising 3 kids on my own, from the time they were toddlers. They are now all happily married, own very successful businesses and have blessed me with 5 grandbabies. My life has been filled with a lot of pain. I endured extreme physical, verbal, mental,sexual & emotional abuse the first 25 years of my life. Including multiple rape & extreme molestation as a child. I thought I saved my baby sister from his hands only to find out that I never saved her at all. He continued to torture her til She finally found a way out, she committed suicide when her youngest was 17! I still struggle thinking it was my fault. I should have done more. <br />I lived through a devastating car accident that broke my neck,back, hip, shoulder and wrist when I was 30. My house burned to the ground a year later. My baby brother whom I raised was diagnosed with AIDS a year later & died in my arms 2 years after my sisters suicide. 2 years ago I was in a collision with a 1500 pound moose...my forehead and his jowel met thru the windshield. I broke wires in my neck, broke the other side hip, shoulder & took out the rest of my back leaving me 75% in a wheelchair!! <br /> Just when I thought I was doomed to a life of misery, A man who is the most loving caring compassionate person I have ever known, walked into my life! He made me realize GOD DID have a plan for me. I was here for a reason and that I was the strongest woman he had ever known. We celebrated 22 years together yesterday and we celebrate 4 years of marriage tomorrow.<br />This poem hits home for me!! I am strong!! I can be happy & my roots run deep and undying. <br />Thank you for the idea of needlepointing an oak tree & framing it with this, It gives me strength, hope & faith to see that my leaves may shed but with water and sunshine I we I'll continue to flourish!! GOD BLESS YOU!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-78887799991940660632016-03-09T14:55:50.042-07:002016-03-09T14:55:50.042-07:00I absolutely love this poem! I have a photo of an ...I absolutely love this poem! I have a photo of an old oak tree that grew at the edge of my parents yard when I was growing up. They are both deceased now and I am doing a mini book about their love story. Would love to include this poem along with the photo of the old oak tree. Could anyone tell me if I need permission or is it in the public domain? If I need permission, could you tell me who I might contact. I have been unable to find any contact info on the author. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879646265789396570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-52039512756379246252014-05-09T10:25:04.596-06:002014-05-09T10:25:04.596-06:00My daughter broke both her legs in a head on auto ...My daughter broke both her legs in a head on auto collision with a drunk driver, she endured so much pain and showed so much strength, it amazed me. I saw this card and got it for her because she needed to know how special, brave and strong she was. I loved it so much, I bought another and keep it in my drawer. It inspires me and I would love to be able to find a cross stitch kit with an oak tree and add this poem to it as well. I think it would be a wonderful gift for her. She is much better now, still has some pain and will for the rest of her life but she is alive, beautiful, thriving and never complains. Such strength and beauty, like the mighty oak.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-65086542529612859222014-03-15T14:51:46.260-06:002014-03-15T14:51:46.260-06:00The author is giving a double life to the Oak-Tre...The author is giving a double life to the Oak-Tree:in the lifetime and beyond our life.If you want to grasp the meaning of pride look at an oak tree,how it stands ,how it contemplates and how it saves lis History .If you want to write smtg listen to the ever-eye-witness of all eras...<br />AL MUSTAFAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-88352948221513993482013-12-13T18:37:10.323-07:002013-12-13T18:37:10.323-07:00These beautiful, comforting words have been an ins...These beautiful, comforting words have been an inspiration to me and all those who I have passed them along to. When the storms of life are raging I remind myself that the Scripture says that; "A man (person) who meditates on The Word of God is like a tree planted by the rivers of water; brings forth fruit in his season; his leaf does not wither and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper!" (Psalm 1:1) So when I think of an Oak Tree, I think of the Promises of the ONE who made it!Marilynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-85515941335670006852013-12-05T08:03:07.032-07:002013-12-05T08:03:07.032-07:00I just bought that poem in a card last night. I s...I just bought that poem in a card last night. I spent the better part of an hour reading cards- I don't like using other peoples words- sappy-universal commercial- but sometimes I JUST DON'T HAVE MY OWN- somethings are much too hard to address with words. I got it for a dear friend of mine who lost her son 7 months ago. No body knows what anybody feels- God knows I can not say to Her I know how you feel- I can not say to Her I know your suffering- I can not say to Her move on - get past it!!!! CAN'T -- WON'T. But The Oak Tree doesn't say any of those things either. <br />It's perfect because it says- THE MOST ESSENTIAL OF ALL - IT REMINDS US. There is no greater way to help -heal- comfort-or support another human being than to REMIND them of THEMSELVES - Their greater attributes -beauty -strength-endurance- and yes if you relate the 2 -that of ROOTS-and that of PURPOSE. To know where you come from -what your made of and that YOU DO HAVE A PURPOSE and that PURPOSE is what sparked those ROOTS to grow in the first place-- Oh yes- This is a LOVELY POEM <br />I will display it- refer to it- and gift it to anyone who needs reminding-INCLUDING MYSELF.<br /> <br /> )O(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-53493684138349030352013-08-16T12:10:12.418-06:002013-08-16T12:10:12.418-06:00My husband and I were given very bad advice from a...My husband and I were given very bad advice from a Tax attorney we lost hundreds of thousands of dollars, it nearly ruined us. Mybrother in law sentí it to my husband and it has become my favorite poem. O have it memorized it. And use it to help others all the timeJODI Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-1888374661458383332013-07-16T11:11:46.951-06:002013-07-16T11:11:46.951-06:00My mom was just diagnosed with Lung cancer that ha...My mom was just diagnosed with Lung cancer that has metastasized to the brain. There are times that I have crumbled beneath my own emotion. I am normally one of the strongest people that I know. <br /><br />I thought of this poem and how often I share it with anyone close tom e going thru a difficult time. <br /><br />I have now copied this and framed it and have it in my office and at my home.... <br /><br />Beautiful strength in those words --- <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-36166074300667459072013-06-20T11:30:14.719-06:002013-06-20T11:30:14.719-06:00I saw a card at hallmark with this poem on it, I w...I saw a card at hallmark with this poem on it, I was looking for anything in perticular but bought this for myself. I had lost my father and my husband and was pregnant with my son and this card spoke to me. As the years have passed by with each tough moment in life I read that card and think of them and I grow strong. I know God will not give me more than I can bare and remembering my strong family roots have kept me going. I pray my son will remember my strength in it make him feel like a Mighty Oak too! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-4292668798991208362013-02-10T22:48:49.843-07:002013-02-10T22:48:49.843-07:00I read this at my grandma's funeral. She suffe...I read this at my grandma's funeral. She suffered from lung cancerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-60283691232435629832013-01-14T04:50:26.538-07:002013-01-14T04:50:26.538-07:00Hello! How do you think what does your average rea...Hello! How do you think what does your average reader look like?AppreciateYourTimehttp://appreciateyourtime.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-14381208793036088382012-07-21T13:18:46.874-06:002012-07-21T13:18:46.874-06:00To Anonymous, in the description of this blog it c...To Anonymous, in the description of this blog it clearly states: "We want this to be an arena of hope and expression, where we can feel free to share..." So I say to you, don't make this about closed minded individuals like yourself and embrase that when one reads this poeam they may be reminded that with God "roots" we can withstand any trying time. I will pray for blessings on you and your family. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-69351344111009403472012-07-16T00:15:41.811-06:002012-07-16T00:15:41.811-06:00Don't make this about God person above me. No...Don't make this about God person above me. Not everyone believes, or maybe they do but in another God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-67508452794273021302012-07-02T10:24:58.292-06:002012-07-02T10:24:58.292-06:00The amazing relationship between God and nature gi...The amazing relationship between God and nature gives this story life. It needs no explaining. The neat thing is that in poetry like this, the Holy Ghost tells us the truth of these things, testifies of Christ, and comforts at the same time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-58782976745149987802012-02-09T12:55:00.025-07:002012-02-09T12:55:00.025-07:00I received a card with this poem after a very seri...I received a card with this poem after a very serious illness and stint in the hospital. I cried because it is so beautiful. It made me realize how strong I am and now I pass it on to others to help them see just how strong they are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-65778683383499579272012-02-08T15:05:07.531-07:002012-02-08T15:05:07.531-07:00Saved my life.Saved my life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-9631071651491851562012-02-01T16:49:44.100-07:002012-02-01T16:49:44.100-07:00Me and my mom never had a close relationship, when...Me and my mom never had a close relationship, when I was growing up on a farm with my uncle it was one of the hardest times of my life. She sent me a card with this poem, everytime I read it, it gives me strength. It's a beautiful poem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-9371362542459880462011-11-16T11:02:30.503-07:002011-11-16T11:02:30.503-07:00ewrewrew vtrewrewrew vtrddernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-42326684838743936892011-11-16T10:51:42.194-07:002011-11-16T10:51:42.194-07:00I like this poemI like this poemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-32799155364641008612011-11-04T11:08:02.568-06:002011-11-04T11:08:02.568-06:00Been having a trying time lately and stressed from...Been having a trying time lately and stressed from work and my husband brought me home a card today with this poem in it and I think it is now a new favorite of mine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-44014738866258054092011-07-09T12:57:12.568-06:002011-07-09T12:57:12.568-06:00I saw a card with this poem on it after I had been...I saw a card with this poem on it after I had been through chemotherapy and was amazed at how much it depicted what cancer and the treatments do to the body and the spirit. There is strength is all of us that nothing and no one can take away. Keep fighting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-50067735019583363032011-03-12T12:12:35.390-07:002011-03-12T12:12:35.390-07:00I lost my son James Emerson Oct 11, 2003. He was a...I lost my son James Emerson Oct 11, 2003. He was a Full-term Stillborn. My very best friend gave me this poem and it has since been a very healthy and healing poem to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014476407963030963.post-214584051211954262010-11-15T11:19:51.738-07:002010-11-15T11:19:51.738-07:00I made a cross stitch of a bare oak tree years ago...I made a cross stitch of a bare oak tree years ago and never had it framed. My daughter came across it and fell in love with it. After my son was killed in Afghanistan in April I decided to frame it for her. This poem is a perfect accompaniment for it...thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com