The Oak Tree

Robin Sykes

A mighty wind blew night and day it stole the oak tree’s leaves away
Then snapped its boughs and pulled its bark until the oak was tired and stark. But still the oak tree fell all around the weary wind gave up and spoke. How can you still be standing Oak? The oak tree said, I know that you can break each branch of mine in two carry every leaf away shake my limbs and make me sway. But I have roots stretched in the earth growing stronger since my birth you’ll never touch them, for you see they are the deepest part of me. Until today, I wasn’t sure of just how much I could endure but now I’ve found, with thanks to you I’m stronger than I ever knew.
By Johnny Ray Ryder Jr.

This is from http://ellenbailey.com
Much Love and Many Blessings
Robin

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Published by Robin Sykes

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, I am the youngest of eight siblings. My father has passed away, but my parents, both everyday people and U.S. Army veterans, instilled strong values in me. I graduated from Jean Ribault Senior High School and went on to earn my bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis in professional writing, graduating cum laude from Grand Canyon University. Currently, I am an Avon independent sales ambassador. I am a Christian, a proud Florida girl, and an encourager. As a millennial, blogger, disabled woman, ambivert, and everyday woman, I embrace my multifaceted identity. I live in Jacksonville with my mom, cherishing my roots and the vibrant community that shapes me.

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