The Oak

Alfred Lord Tennyson

Live thy Life,
     Young and old,
Like yon oak,
Bright in spring,
     Living gold;

Summer-rich
     Then; and then
Autumn-changed
Soberer-hued
     Gold again.

All his leaves
     Fall'n at length,
Look, he stands,
Trunk and bough
     Naked strength.


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