Reigning.

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 chiffon.

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. 

Joyce Hemsley