Ten tall oak trees!

1. Ten tall oak trees!

2. Richard Edwards • Richard Edwards is an English poet and playwright. • He is known for his comedies and interludes. • He was made gentleman of the chapel royal and was the master of the singing boys. • Once when one of his plays was performed 3 people died and 5 were injured, but despite the accident the show continued at night.

3. About this poem! • This poem has rhyming couplets. • We think it was written a long time ago because it includes king Henry and wars. • There are lots of synonyms for said e.g. boomed. • There are really good adjectives!

4. Ten tall oak trees! • Now for the poem!

5. Ten tall oak trees, Standing in a line, “warships,” cried king Henry, Then there were nine.

6. Nine tall oak trees, Growing strong and straight, “charcoal,” breathed the furnace, Then there were eight.

7. Eight tall oak trees, Reaching towards heaven, “ sizzle” spoke the lightning, Then there were seven.

8. Seven tall oak trees, Branches, leaves and sticks, “firewood” smiled the merchant, Then there were six,

9. Six tall oak trees, Glad to be alive, “ barrels,” boomed the brewery, Then there were five.

10. Five tall oak trees, Suddenly a roar, “gangway,” screamed the west wind, Then there were four.

11. Four tall oak trees, Sighing like the sea, “floorboards,” beamed the builder, Then there where three.

12. Three tall oak trees, Groaning as trees do, “unsafe,” claimed the council, Then there were two.

13. Two tall oak trees, Spreading in the sun, “progress,” snarled the bypass, Then there was one.

14. One tall oak tree, Wishing it could run, “ nuisance,” grumped the farmer, Then there were none.

15. No tall oak trees, Search the fields in vain, Only empty skylines, And the cold grey rain.

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