The Old Oak Tree
Haikus for the New Year
By Michelle Liew Tsui-LinPublished about a year ago • 1 min read
Photo by David J. Boozer on Unsplash
Time tests resolve. - Michelle Liew
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Wintry leaves shimmer
An oak tree whispers heartfelt vows
A new path opens.
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Branches bear their weight
A new vow etched in each leaf
The roots hold their truth.
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Leaves fade to Earth’s hue
Not parting from the tree’s branch
Strength tested by wind.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (3)
This was so stunningly beautiful! Loved your Haikus!
Love these haikus. Born and raised in the Southern US states, I adore oak trees - their voluminous limbs and old age - so much. My banner pic on my profile page features the Angel Oak tree found on the outskirts of Charleston (my home) - it's more than 500 years old and ever so amazing - just like your haikus!
Fabulous I love that tree