Ode To the Palmyrah Palm
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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!
Copyright © Gunadevi Rajaratnam | Year Posted 2021
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