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"Mighty Oak Trees" by Hank Williams Jr.

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Continuing our series of posts of poems that feature oaks: the lyrics of a country song that likens faithful friends to a stand of oak trees.

If you would like to propose a poem for inclusion in this series, please click here.

 

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Hank Williams Jr.

"Mighty Oak Trees" by Hank Williams Jr.

hank_williams_jr_0.jpg

Continuing our series of posts of poems that feature oaks: the lyrics of a country song that likens faithful friends to a stand of oak trees.

If you would like to propose a poem for inclusion in this series, please click here.

 

The International Oak Society acknowledges the generous support of the following institutions:

Supporting Institutional Members

 

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Rice University
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South Carolina Botanical Garden

 

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