Symbolic Sycamore Maple-W

( A Shakespearean Soonet - with 14 syllables- rhyming abab,cdcd,efef,gg)

My balcony was covered by a huge sycamore tree,    
My constant companion during the snowy Maple days, 
Memories come as insects around a flowering tree     
Turning my gloomy days into that of glorious days.     

First candid approach in medicine to initiate,
Hippocrates sat under sycamore tree to explain, 
As Buddha sat under the Bodhi tree to meditate, 
Nirvana or the enlightenment of mind to attain. 

Father Cavanaugh aptly called it ‘The tree of vengeance’, 
Othello’s Desdemona sat sighing by sycamore, 
Flying to Egypt Virgin Mary rested under once, 
Known to be as crann ban “money tree” in Iris folklore. 

To demystify health care and known to personalize, 
My sycamore exists to socialize and poetize. 


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Fifth place winner in

Contest: Shakespearean or English Sonnet in honor of John freeman
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Ryoo Avatar
October 31, 2010 at 11:15 PM
A wonderful, wonderful poem. I give you 7 pts Thank you for commenting on my poem.
Muzzey Avatar
October 30, 2010 at 9:12 AM
Congratulations on your fourth place win with this wonderful Sonnet. Caryl
Kendrick Avatar
October 28, 2010 at 4:05 PM
Congratulations on your win.Sara
Brown Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Congratulations Dr. Ram on your win in John Freeman's Sonnet contest. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Congrats on your win with this wonderful sonnet Dr. Ram :)-- nikko :)
Mannan Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 8:59 PM
Many congratulations Dr. Mehta for this well deserved win.
Scripca Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 7:48 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved Sonnet, Dr. Ram. See you next to the Sycamore tree :)
Richards Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 6:48 PM
I love the story that this poem tells....it is filled with history and interesting folklore. Well done! Congratulations on your win, Dr. Ram! ~ Carrie
Devonshire Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 6:20 PM
This is one of the best I've read for the sonnet contest, Dr. Ram. I really appreciated the historical and political undertones. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Congrats Dr. Ram on your winning poem in Moses contest with another exceptional entry and excellent masterpiece of a write.. well deserved win my friend.. enjoy victory with luv..
Freeman Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 5:48 PM
Bravo Dr Ram! Congratulations on a job well done, and your poem's honor in the top ten placement. Agape, Moses
Freeman Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Please your soup mail Dr Ram. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
October 11, 2010 at 7:17 AM
Not something I planned on doing Dr. Ram but for the contest ..haha... its just some thoughts.. the tombstone would not be large enough to contain all I would want on it ..haha... hope u have a pleasant day my friend.. always appreciate your wonderful comments ...luv..
Culverhouse Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 2:26 PM
enjoyed sitting with you under the sycamore tree today.
Locksley Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 11:43 AM
Terrific! I love all the historical figures and events you used the describe the sycamore tree and the final couplet is pure genius, Dr. Mehta. Good luck in John's contest, Diane
Murphy Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 11:41 AM
very very nice write well done and the best of luck in the contest thanks for all your kind comments hope you are enjoying your weekend faleshia
Neels Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 10:37 AM
You sure approached this contest uniquely Dr. Ram enjoyed your Sonnet on the sycamore. All the best for the contest ;)
R Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Great topic in this one, dr Ram. This is a wonderful sonnet. Best wishes in the contest! :) Emilia
Rasmusson Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Be sure to catch my hot off the press re-post of of "Freddie and Fanny" where there's a link at the bottom to my YouTube version. ~Jim
La France Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 6:31 AM
many fine lines in this poem, best of luck in the contest, and thanks for your comments on my poetry~~
Falotico Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 6:08 AM
Wow, this is a true winner... excellent Sonnet my friend...always enjoyed Michael
Kendrick Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 5:24 AM
Interesting thoughts about the health care plan and what a way to present the idea...Sara
Dietrich Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Very interesting, discussing asepcts of a magnificent tree, Dr. Ram!
Wilson Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 5:34 PM
very lovely..Take care~Deb
Sweetheart Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Wonderful and detailed explanation of the Maple in your vivid lines for the contest..good luck Dr. Ram.. this exquisite piece stands in a category all its own my friend.. lovely flow like music luv..
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