General Oak Remembers Everything |
General Oak Remembers 33When Sam Adams And his wife, Maria Lee Decided to retire They decided to move To a small town In Iowa near where he grew up They looked for a house Near where he grew up There was an old oak tree near the downtown plaza The old tree is prized Beloved by all in the neighborhoodard As it had presided over The court house yard Since the founding of the town. He was chatting With Professor Wilson Who fancied himself The historian of the neighborhood Professor Wilson asked them To sign a petition to the Mayor Asking the major to declare The tree to be an official Asylum tree of the city The major signed a proclamation Declaring the Old Tree ”General Oak” Noting the tree Had soon guard since 1750 Rev. Baker unveiled a plaque And rang a ceremonial bell To honor the occasion Sam imagined the old tree Smiling at all the attention As only the old can appreciate. As the sun sets on a forgotten village, an old oak tree in the center of town comes to life, its branches stretching out like arms. Write a story or poem from the perspective of the ancient tree, recounting its memories of the village's past, its observations of the present, and its hopes for the future. |