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The Bodhi Tree I am a Bodhi Tree with branches reaching for the sky. My cooling shade entreats a song, a lovely lullaby. My roots run deep above and below the blessed ground Where prayerful spirit looms my ancient trunk is found. Siddhartha Gautama became Buddha beneath my tree. In harmony reverent lines form to pay homage to me. Enlightened beloved spiritual teacher of India’s grace, My humble trunk was honored to smile upon his face. 5-24-22 Wisdom from Trees Poetry Contest~Second Place~ Sponsored by: Anoucheka Gangabissoon 12-31-19 I am a tree Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Delilah Ventura

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Len Gasun

Date: 5/29/2022 5:08:00 AM

A precious gem written by your golden pen my dear friend Connie. I love it a lot. Thanks for the gorgeous wisdom-filled poem about this beautiful tree. I'll go find its image in google. CONGRATULATIONS on your shining win! Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you.

Greg Gaul

Date: 5/28/2022 5:36:00 PM

Connie, seems there has been a whole lot of enlightening done under this Bodhi tree. Congrats from me.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/28/2022 12:34:00 PM

Congratulations on this win. A lovely write/picture. Be blessed with your win...........

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/29/2022 12:12:00 PM

Thank you very much Paula. I was fortunate to find this gorgeous picture to enhance my poem. Blessings xxoo

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/28/2022 10:37:00 AM

Connie, you have written a poem of great beauty. Congratulations on winning placement. You definitely earn it.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/29/2022 12:10:00 PM

Thank you dear Sotto for your lovely comment. Blessings xxoo

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 2/3/2020 6:51:00 AM

Beautiful lines bring a peaceful serenity one associates with Gautama Buddha!

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 1/22/2020 5:08:00 AM

Have you read Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse? It is well worth a read.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/3/2020 2:10:00 PM

Yes, I have the book. Thank you. : )

John Watt

Date: 1/20/2020 7:58:00 PM

Connie, this is a fittingly beautiful homage to a great man of peace and spiritual insight, and the tree under which he received inspiration. I love the line, "My cooling shade entreats a song, a lovely lullaby". Well done, friend ~ John

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 1/19/2020 2:52:00 PM

Wonderful homage to the wise and gentle Bodhi tree-

M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/15/2020 6:29:00 AM

Luv it! Had to "fav"; well penned. Good luck in the contest.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/16/2020 1:17:00 AM

Thank you so much for the fave M.L. xxoo

Barry Stebbings

Date: 1/11/2020 11:50:00 AM

A beautifully reverent homage to the tree of Buddha. Good luck in the contest. // Barry

Edlynn Nau

Date: 1/10/2020 6:31:00 PM

I should send this to my 90 year old dad because he just lost his tree. A tree I sent on Xmas when it was 10 inches tall. It grew 40 feet. Now he has lost his friend, his teacher. I love the tree and teacher entwined. Nice write and good luck with the contest!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/10/2020 6:51:00 PM

Thank you Edlynn. I lost a favorite tree about two years ago. I still imagine I see it's essence where it once stood. You are very fortunate to still have your father with you. New year blessings, Connie xxoo

Anisha Dutta

Date: 1/8/2020 12:54:00 PM

GREAT. It must win top.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/7/2020 1:41:00 PM

- Sounds like a wonderful relaxation therapy ... beautifully written, Connie - Best wishes in the contest and Happy New Year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/7/2020 12:08:00 PM

A beautiful write my friend - I truly loved it - a Happy new year Connie to you and all your family, may it be a blessed one. Jennifer.

Constance La France

Date: 1/5/2020 11:07:00 PM

Connie, beautifully penned, sounds lovely, best of luck in the contest _ Constance

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/2/2020 9:03:00 PM

wow, you picked quite the tree to be, Connie. SO well done!! I hope it gets a win. Soupmail for ya.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/2/2020 12:28:00 PM

Oh, Connie, you picked a very special tree and gave it your talented, creative spin. Love the spiritual quality of your entry and wish you success in Delilah's contest! Love and best wishes for the New Year. Carolyn

Eve Roper

Date: 1/1/2020 9:00:00 PM

Perfect write for the contest, Connie,

Juliet Ligon

Date: 1/1/2020 6:36:00 PM

I'm not familiar with the bodhi tree, but your descriptions brought it to life. Great rythm and rhyme. Poetic hugs.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/1/2020 4:59:00 PM

Hello Connie … well rhymed, metered, and flow. Interesting personification of a famous tree in the spiritual world - thanks once again Connie. I trust you had a great NYE - Lindsay