Like a Banyan Tree

Like a Banyan Tree, 
my roots (seeking rebirth),
from eldest, outstretched limbs, descend
to a heartening earth.

Like a Banyan Tree
on hilltop with grand stance,
love from embossed gold earth and sky,
shall help my soul's expanse.

Spirit rustles arches
of my highest leaves.
Life flows through my core,
my dawns, my days, my eves.


6/21/15
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Goldsmith Avatar
May 19, 2020 at 3:21 PM
Congratulations on your win. The Banyan Tree is a beautiful tree and so is your story/poem. Enjoy your win and day..........
Roper Avatar
July 19, 2015 at 1:11 AM
Congratulations on your win, Rhonda, so beautiful. Hugs Eve
Trichet Avatar
July 18, 2015 at 6:12 PM
Hey Rhonda, loved this one! Awesome last stanza - this little poem is a gem...
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2015 at 8:35 PM
Fantastic imagery! Congrats on your win, Rhonda! Love, Kim
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July 15, 2015 at 9:01 AM
Love this one, congrats!
A  Avatar
July 14, 2015 at 11:41 PM
Rhonda, congratulations on your win. **SKAT**
Carter Avatar
July 14, 2015 at 11:10 PM
Beautiful ... congrats !
Deschler Avatar
July 14, 2015 at 9:12 PM
The metaphors, imagery and rhyme are all so beautiful in this poem. I enjoyed it very much, Rhonda! Congrats on the win!
Dietrich Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 11:31 PM
that last stanza is simply outstanding. The sounds and the feelings it evokes. marvelous, rhonda. (I may be gone a whole week with no internet soon). but hopefully my in laws have internet where I am going!!
Muideen Avatar
June 23, 2015 at 2:39 AM
Excellent write Rhonda your piece is so intrigue........A.M.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 10:04 PM
Thank you Afolabi for your kindness!
La France Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 5:50 PM
Rhonda a wonderful write 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, three grey cats
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 10:03 PM
Thanks for your visit and kind words :))
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 2:03 PM
I am ready to buy your book if you have one Rhonda?. I love the way you write. This is another wonderful poem!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 10:02 PM
Thanks, Connie...your comment made my week! I don't have a book, but maybe one day, I'll do one. It's hard to find the time now with two young boys. I appreciate your encouraging comments.
Gifford Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 5:08 AM
I can feel the heartbeat of your poem. Your soul expands with every line. A 7. ~~Darlene
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 9:56 PM
Thanks, Darlene. I saw a beautiful Banyan Tree last Sunday and became inspired. I appreciate the kind comments!
Wigley Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 5:03 AM
Vibrant verse, pulsing with life. Love it, Rhonda. Viv x
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 9:54 PM
Thanks, Viv...your kind words are greatly appreciated!
Andresen Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 3:53 AM
- Rhonda a lovely poem, great rhyming and metaphor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 9:52 PM
Thank you, Anne Lise! I always appreciate your kind words.
Docherty Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 2:26 AM
Beautiful imagery used, to bring this poem to life... loved it.
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