Ode To the Palmyrah Palm

O dear palmyrah, Native of my mother land, Known as Katpaha Viruksha, Celestial tree of my birth place Highly respected in northern Sri Lanka, Your majestic height makes you, Tall among the palms, able to Withstand drought and grow strong! Throughout the year, You make us happy with your produce. Thus, you boost our economy, And support both land and community. Edible fruit, fresh juice, fermented drinks, Syrup, Jaggery, tender fruit nungu and Boiled tubers are a few of your gifts To the community of your chosen land. Well thatched roofs made with your leaves Beautify the village cottages. They also help to erect boundary walls To safeguard property. Manuscripts are wonderful books. Salute to palmyrah leaves for Preserving and restoring the writings Of great people from ancient times. Your planks are used to build houses, Household furniture and utensils. Every part of you is useful Great is your service to humanity. You are the only palm tree That helps people the whole year through! Your products are innumerable, You serve the poor and the rich! How nice it would be, If man gave his best to others, And expected nothing in return Like you, dear Palmyrah!