Jenjin Report post Posted December 26, 2023 (edited) Oak bark, tree sap, wild acorns, and a touch of honey. The century oak, rugged and gaunt, Holds high to-day, as he was wont A hundred years ago, his head, Hoary with snows that have vanished, Defiant and grim to the wind’s wild taunt. The hooting owl finds here a haunt, And feathered choristers now chaunt As when the century’s dawn made red The century oak. No season’s coil his heart can daunt; Processive years their changes vaunt, But, constant till the line have fled And mouldered in oblivion’s bed, He holds his own, rugged and gaunt, – The century oak. – Harvey Carson Grumbine Edited December 27, 2023 by Jenjin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LavenderCoffee Report post Posted February 12 I am super pleased with this one. Both oak and honey can be big notes, but they are very nicely balanced here. The strength of a big strong oak and the comfort of warm sweet honey combine into a fortifying hug of a scent that sticks with you all day. I do get a bit of nutty acorn but I'm not sure I can pick out the sap yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites