Rejoice In The English Oak

'Mighty Oak' is the ace of trees Afloat for nine hundred years. Wonderful gift, nature's keepsake. A jewel of English Peers. Sturdy and deciduous, Foliage falling when summer's gone; As the leaves turn golden yellow And delicate as shiffon. Acorn is the fruit ~ take heed! 'Moist planting' is the secret creed, 'Indigo' tree blossoms forth Sheltering the Lady and her horse. Impetuous action, never never! The Oak's allure is a slow endeavour. Fragment by fragment, growing slowly Oak trees are so very Holy. Wood from the oak is sublime Always straight-grained and fine So cast your eye up to the sky And thank The One reigning on high.