With the beginning of spring and change in seasons; I’ve chosen to base my poem this week, on the green man. In folklore the green man represents Spring and the start of new life.
The oak tree particularly, is important because it can live for 1000 years. During an oak’s lifetime and even after it has died an oak tree supports many natural species. These can range from insects, squirrels, badgers, deer, caterpillars, stage beetles and fungi. The branches and hollows of the tree are used by birds to build their nests. Now, take a deep breath and picture yourself walking in a woodland glade.
The Old Oak Tree
Amongst a sea of green
Lichen, moss and oak leaves
Sprout from my face
I’m the green man
Of pagan legend
Living in the trees
🌳🌳🌳
My gnarled weather beaten face
Watches over squirrels
Foraging the forest floor
A herd of deer feast on acorns
Almost invisible silently moving
Under the Oak, in the Wood
🌳 🌳 🌳
My presence is felt
By all who
Pass this way
I keep watch over
The constantly changing
Cycle of Life
Poem by Nick
