Jenish Somadas Poet Sonnet

Divine Basil

Standing still in soothing steeping sunlight
She, my basil beauty in the limelight
Queen of shrubs, she truly deserves the name
Straight as a lilly, heading high her fame.

Tiny flowers, but leaves spreading fragrance
Slender body, trumpeting radiance
Holy, Lemon, African, Thai or Sweet
What wide varieties for us to meet.

Tender childish greenish leaves her stems hold
Dried and crushed spreaded over pizza folds
With honey she opens wind pipes at ease
And open gates of heaven for the Greece*.

Wonder how to stop praises of your grace
Let me have some divine leaves for my vase.




*The ancient Egyptians and ancient Greeks believed it would open the gates of heaven for a person passing on.


Third Place in STRAND PICK 4,any theme,any form Poetry Contest sponsored by Brian Strand

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Jc Hawkens April 12, 2020 at 11:05 AM No doubt that the taste of basil would open the gates of heaven. A wonderful poem to my favorite herb. Stay safe. JC Hawkens Jenish Somadas April 12, 2020 at 12:46 PM It is my favorite medicine.. Thank you Hawkens.. Happy Easter..

Jon Gutmacher April 10, 2020 at 10:23 PM Much enjoyed, and much learned all at the same time. Thanks for this. Jenish Somadas April 10, 2020 at 11:07 PM Thank you Jon for your kind words.. Stay safe..

Andrea Dietrich April 9, 2020 at 4:40 PM what a lovely sonnet tribute to this magnificent herb. I love basil! Jenish Somadas April 9, 2020 at 11:00 PM Thank you Andrea for your kind words..

Janice Canerdy April 9, 2020 at 10:11 AM Great--a poem that is lovely, descriptive, AND informative! Janice Jenish Somadas April 9, 2020 at 10:17 AM Thank you Janice for your delightful comment..

Eve Roper April 8, 2020 at 8:52 PM I love sweet basil ,Janish, Have a nice Easter Jenish Somadas April 8, 2020 at 11:28 PM Thank you Eve.. Have a nice Easter..Takecare

Vijay Pandit April 8, 2020 at 6:15 AM WOW! A great poem you wrote--enjoyed the tribute, Jenish. Jenish Somadas April 8, 2020 at 7:18 AM Thank you Vijay.. That wow is a big honor.. Takecare..

Demetrios Trifiatis April 8, 2020 at 5:37 AM What a marvelous and deserving tribute to Basil dearest, Jenish! True what you say! I love her a lot. We Greeks do love her aroma and the taste. Last year I had five plants from 5 to six feet tall. Can you believe it? I have pictures even videos of them! Excellent work my dear friend! Hugs xxx and blessings ! Jenish Somadas April 8, 2020 at 7:17 AM Thank you Demetrios..I'm amazed.. 5 to 6 feet.. I never saw basil that big..May be you are giving her too much love..