Beautiful Flame Tree Flowers

Gulmohar tree also called flame tree surrounds my house
From my balcony and windows I get view of tree top
Summer is flowering season for them (It is summer in India now)

Bare brown branches now have new leaves and flowers.
First a cluster of bud emerges,
green stem, green small round buds
They look so pretty, young and tender 

Then flowers bloom,
Orange red clusters dancing and smiling
Waving at me, telling me be happy
Enjoy the moment
Next moment is uncertain

How true! 
For any moment some bird will come and pluck them dead

These flowers are food for many birds
I see Robin, Sparrow, Bulbul, Butterflies feed from these flowers
They eat leaves, drink nectar
Even squirrels munch them.

They are food for many, life uncertain, but full of joy
Always dancing, joyous and happy, spreading cheer around!

Bright orange flowers among green leaves and brown branches
Against the backdrop of blue sky
Their beauty is enchanting 
Bare curved branches with flowers at the tip look like a spoon with delicious food
I watch them whenever possible

How much joy one tree can give I wonder
Food for many, beautiful surroundings...
When the flowers fall down,
they create a beautiful orange carpet in the ground

I feel blessed to be surrounded by them
Thank you God 
for bountiful bliss freely given

Submitted to :
Contest Name : The Most Beautiful Flowers You've Seen Blossoming This Spring So Far
Sponsor : M. L. Kiser
1st place
27.05.2021
Note: picture above taken from my balcony
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Sambourne Avatar
July 16, 2021 at 9:20 PM
Your "Flame Tree" tribute is top notch. Congratulations, Rama! Best wishes, Brian
Delaney Avatar
June 6, 2021 at 1:28 PM
Congratulations on a beautiful poem. We had one in our St. in QLD. AUSTRALIA. It lit up the whole street. SuZ
Kendrick Avatar
May 31, 2021 at 9:44 AM
Congrats on this winner. I will have to look this tree up and see some pictures. Reads like a lovely and useful specimen of a plant. Sara
Lindley Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 4:59 PM
A very fine poem, congratulations on your win my friend. God bless....
Balasubramanian Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 11:13 PM
Thanks. Take care, God bless!
Sinha-Roy Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 9:09 PM
Great tribute to the flaming flower, Gulmohar. Congrats on your great win.
Balasubramanian Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 11:14 PM
Thanks. Take care, God bless!
Goldsmith Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 2:44 PM
Congratulations on your win. A beautiful write like the flowers you write about. I have never seen this tree but would love to have one. Have a blessed day/weekend............
Balasubramanian Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 11:14 PM
Thanks. Take care, God bless!
Radice Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 12:59 PM
Congratulations on your win Rama. Your lovely descriptive words prompted me to find out more about the Flame Tree and its flowers. I think I read it right on the net that the flame tree in India is also known as the Gulmohar. Cheers - Gary
Balasubramanian Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 11:14 PM
Thanks. Yes, it is called gulmohar. In front of my house there are 5 trees. From wherever I look, l see them. They flower in may and flowers are beautiful. Take care, God bless!
Alex Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 11:44 AM
Very picturesque! Congratulations!
Balasubramanian Avatar
May 29, 2021 at 11:13 PM
Thanks. Take care, God bless!
Poet Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 11:21 AM
An inspiring and very well-written poem, your symbolism and wording are perfectly done. I wish you good luck in the contest. Blessings and best regards
Balasubramanian Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 11:25 AM
Thanks. Take care, God bless!
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