When a Barren Tree Speaks

A lofty barren tree deliberately reminisces its sweet old memories, whoops out of glee "Maple shaped and light green were my leaves, pristine and clean; Preferred by plenty of butterflies to laying symmetrical eggs And the tangled bushy twigs nesting places for birds small and big Oh ho! The juvenile birds sang, perching on contorted branches, they swung Buzzing and pleasant odored were my Colorful flowers; That enthralled lovely bees and flies; A visual treat to the eyes And the sugar sweet berries were more sweeter than cherries; Savoured by hundreds of bats and birds Oh! The bliss, I couldn't express through words!!! Those were the good old days Now no branches to sway I feel barren and exhausted None to embrace, everything is lost..." Lamented a barren tree... Suddenly a flock of birds Occupies the twigs arid Some sing, a few dances And some do romance These birds embrace the tree And make her embrace glee again!!! Now that's a great lesson the birds hum "Don't forget where you came from"
October 12 2022 You can hear me reciting this poetry... Here is the link... https://youtu.be/VfU9pkJsbt8
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Horsman Avatar
October 18, 2022 at 1:33 AM
Love the personification. the caring of the creatures. Amazing poetry.
DiMino Avatar
October 14, 2022 at 6:29 AM
Beautiful writing. Yep! I do not appreciate being older in the physical sense. But, as you say, when stepping from the ledge of blossom, we are given wings, and the unfettered souls soars for eternity.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 13, 2022 at 4:29 PM
Love all the sweetness! Preferred by plenty of butterflies to laying symmetrical eggs… And the sugar sweet berries were more sweeter than cherries
Roper Avatar
October 13, 2022 at 7:58 AM
Amazing video, Supraja, the verse is so full of imagery and understanding. Enjoyed
Pandit Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 12:18 PM
Wonderfully reminiscing in its glory--a barren tree speaks. You convey meaningfully, the dependence of birds and trees--mutual admiration! Your love for nature shows in this lovely poem, Supraja.
Buhagiar Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 10:41 AM
Indeed those were better days. Your imagery is fantastic.
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