Christian Poetry: "Young Oak Tree"

This is an original poem that analogizes the new Christian to a young oak tree. It speaks of the importance of ensuring those coming to Christ are discipled and have a strong foundation (roots), for when trials and temptations come (the four winds), they might not be able to stand. My poem is also a reminder that every new creation in Christ takes on a fresh identity (a strong and tall oak), and they should always remember who they are in Him and what they have the potential to be.

Bless the souls that planted you in this ground

And watered you from your early start

But I wish they would have dug a hole down

Instead of covering soil over your heart

For your roots needed to be deeper and spread out wide and far

For you are an oak, strong and tall; remember who you are

So when I found you fallen over

From the force of the four winds

I started digging by the water's edge

So that you could stand again

And though now your leaves hang limp and sad

If you will soak up this life-giving water

You will branch out strong and high

A welcoming shade for the sons and daughters

And as your roots reach down deeper and spread out wide and far

You will look more like an oak; remember who you are

So when I found you fallen over

From the force of the four winds

I started digging by the water's edge

So that you could stand again

(c) 2026 Heather Clark