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As I was about to enter the frontier of a forest I was greeted by a Bunyan tree at the very entrance It started talking to me in a language audible That could be wisely deciphered as follows; “I am a Bunyan tree, full of magic and grace Nestling among smaller trees in our forest kingdom From a tiny seed dropped by a bird, I grew Into immeasurable size with a verdant crown Now a vast territory is under my domain I stretch and swing my arms all around Support my body on a hundred legs That no storm or gale can uproot me My leafy arms are curved to the ground Forming a maze of arches and tangy knots With an enigmatic darkness hovering Where birds roost and squirrels run about When I bear fruits, the feathered folks come in flocks Green parrots, bulbuls, mynas and crows Squabbling with each other for my scarlet gems Leaving me noisy with their mad crescendo I proudly host these denizens of land and air Never resisting their obtrusive invasion I offer them shade and shelter, making them joyful As they hop about and romance among my branches I never set any boundaries as I find joy In exploring and conquering And into newer and newer realms, I move With none hindering my encroachment Sad, when we are grown, men hack us and cut us down Now my only prayer is that no axe should fall on us As we trees supply tons of oxygen for man and beast And without us, life never can thrive or flourish” ____________________________________________ Placed Second May.19. 2022 Wisdom From Trees Poetry Contest Sponsor- Anoucheka Gangabissoon
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