General Oak Remembers When

General Oak Remembers

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When 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.