Valsa George Poet Free verse

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What Did the Bunyan Tree Tell

 As I was about to enter the frontier of a forest
I was greeted by a Bunyan tree at the very entrance
It started talking to me in a language audible 
That could be wisely deciphered as follows;

“I am a Bunyan tree, full of magic and grace
Nestling among smaller trees in our forest kingdom
From a tiny seed dropped by a bird, I grew 
Into immeasurable size with a verdant crown

Now a vast territory is under my domain
I stretch and swing my arms all around
Support my body on a hundred legs
That no storm or gale can uproot me

My leafy arms are curved to the ground
Forming a maze of arches and tangy knots
With an enigmatic darkness hovering
Where birds roost and squirrels run about

When I bear fruits, the feathered folks come in flocks
Green parrots, bulbuls, mynas and crows
Squabbling with each other for my scarlet gems
 Leaving me noisy with their mad crescendo

I proudly host these denizens of land and air
Never resisting their obtrusive invasion
I offer them shade and shelter, making them joyful
As they hop about and romance among my branches 
 
I never set any boundaries as I find joy
 In exploring and conquering
 And into newer and newer realms, I move
With none hindering my encroachment

Sad, when we are grown, men hack us and cut us down
Now my only prayer is that no axe should fall on us
As we trees supply tons of oxygen for man and beast
And without us, life never can thrive or flourish”

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Placed Second

May.19. 2022

Wisdom From Trees Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Anoucheka Gangabissoon 

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Connie Marcum Wong June 2, 2022 at 1:27 AM I knowI left a comment on this marvelous poem Valsa, but I don’t see it anywhere. It was pretty late at night, maybe they were house cleaning? I love your beautiful poem my friend. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo

Paula Goldsmith May 28, 2022 at 12:31 PM Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful/Creative" write and picture. I love this tree. Have a great/blessed day writing away.......................

Sotto Poet May 28, 2022 at 10:36 AM Valsa, you have written a poem of great beauty. Back with congratulations on winning placement. You definitely earn it.

Sotto Poet May 21, 2022 at 4:04 AM Valsa, you write with insight and communicate a compelling message through your writing. You gave the fluttering of the foliage and the waving of the trees a voice. Banyans are a popular tree for songbirds to nest in because they offer protection from the elements. You have selected an intriguing tree to write about.

The Situation May 19, 2022 at 7:50 PM God gave man dominion over every thing. But the way you speak of this one it may live just because of it's size. Poetry are part of legends you may not be the only one to have writen of this tree.

Rico Leffanta May 19, 2022 at 10:53 AM Banyan trees are really messy and require constant care, but boys and girls have great fun swinging on its roots and adults treasure the shade banyans provide! Birds love the shelter banyans provide, so you have chosen quite an interesting tree to write about! Aloha!

Vijay Pandit May 19, 2022 at 4:52 AM You gave voice to the rustling leaves and swaying trees. Insightful write, Valsa--a powerful message you convey.

Victor Buhagiar May 19, 2022 at 1:09 AM So many trees are hacked for wood. Pity. There should be an increse to sow more trees.

Tom Cunningham May 19, 2022 at 12:44 AM If only the trees could talk they would certainly have a great story to tell, when the trees are all gone then so are we. Well written verse Valsa. Good luck Tom Valsa George May 19, 2022 at 12:55 AM Definitely they will ! Their voices may not be audible, but the tales they silently speak will put us to shame and can impart valuable lessons for us. Thanks a lot Tom....