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" The Oak

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. "

Alfred Tennyson


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Alfred Tennyson quote : <b>The Oak</b><br /><br />Live thy Life,<br /> Young and old,<br />Like yon oak,<br />Bright in spring,<br /> Living gold;<br /><br />Summer-rich<br /> Then; and then<br />Autumn-changed<br />Soberer-hued<br /> Gold again.<br /><br />All his leaves<br /> Fall'n at length,<br />Look, he stands,<br />Trunk and bough<br /> Naked strength.