Supraja Kannan Poet Rhyme

Under the guava tree

Under a guava tree, I rest
Like me, a kitten also roosts
Both are excited to begin our quest;
And the tree gives us the best of the best 

Seeing the birds for the first day,
The kitty thinks he can fly;
Climbing over the branches of guava tree,
Savouring the flowers, he smiles with glee

Glimpsing the birds hoping over the branches,
My mind kindles the memories avalanche;
I was sitting with my dad at the same place,
conversing about the garden we raise

Planning to plant some fruiting trees around,
And the plants to get flowers all year round;
A garden full of flowers, butterflies and birds, he dreamed,
His idea of providing an half plot for gardening was highly esteemed

Now the guava tree started bearing fruits; 
His favourite kopsias are in full bloom;
But he is not with us to cherish the things, I thought,
until I saw a bulbul savoring the fruit 

Squirrels, spiders, bulbuls,butterflies and moth 
and sometimes koels and kittens, both 
All live together in the guava tree
Yes,  plenty of lives I see 

Through these creatures' plethora 
I feel my dad's pure aura .
Under the guava tree,
Now  my mind is stress free ,
For I feel my dad's aura,
under the guava tree

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Valsa George April 19, 2026 at 10:08 PM There are sweet memories related to the trees planted by our parents. My father too was very fond of guavas. He tended all fruit trees in my ancestral home. The Jamun and Mango trees are still there. When ever we go there, we are reminded of the sweet times, my father used to pluck different fruits and give us.

Darlene De Beaulieu April 18, 2026 at 2:54 PM Hello Supraja, So nice to meet you. I picked this poem because have tried the guava fruit drink. It was my first time, and I enjoyed it. I thought I would let you know. You had a great relationship with your dad. enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu April 20, 2026 at 11:03 AM Hello Supraja, It was my first time to try the guava juice. I like it very much. Yes you were close to your dad. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/ Supraja Kannan April 19, 2026 at 9:18 PM Yes Darlene, My Dad is the best.. Guava is my fav fruit but I have never tried the drink... Thank you so much for visiting and sharing your wonderful wishes....

Victor Buhagiar September 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM I must admit I have never tasted a guava fruit, nor seen one. Nonetheless, your poem intrigues me. You did well. Supraja Kannan April 19, 2026 at 9:19 PM Oh , is it??? Hope you will taste one soon .... Glad you liked the poem....