Tree

by Aparna Chatterjee

O, Tree
Give me
Some of
Your beauty.

I’m not as
Beautiful
As thee.

O, Tree
Give me
Some of
Your
Endurance.

I’m not as
Resilient
As thee.

O, Tree
Give me
Some of
Your
Silence.

There’s
Not much
Calmness
In me.

O, Tree
Give me
Some of your
Divinity.

I’m not as
Godly as thee.

O, Tree
You are a
Treasure trove
Of wealth
With your
Flowers,
Fruits,
Leaves,
And holy
Spirits.

I’m a beggar
Before you.

Won’t you
Give alms
To me?

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24-Apr-2012

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Comments on this Poem

Love your temptation ;) Thanks for the appreciation :)

alwaysaparna
26-Apr-2012 05:10 AM

Aparna Ji, with my educational background and genuine interest in forestry and wildlife, I am tempted to say that your ode to tree is one of the best compositions I have ever seen.

jairathore
26-Apr-2012 03:48 AM

Thank You, Sony.

Aapne Kaha, Humne Vishwas Kiya :)

alwaysaparna
25-Apr-2012 13:17 PM

As lovely as bounteous Nature.Range of your poetry is four dimensional.Believe me,pl.

Sony Dalia
25-Apr-2012 12:51 PM

Thanks Ji

flame
25-Apr-2012 06:02 AM

Your generous reviews are my real rewards :)

Like you, I'm also an ardent lover of nature.

Feel free to paste it wherever you wish to...

alwaysaparna
25-Apr-2012 03:41 AM

I will paste this poem on the board of my College for my students.Will you permit ?

flame
25-Apr-2012 00:12 AM

Masterpiece of poetry ! You deserve a gorgeous award for this
poem. Madam ji ! you made me emotional. Tress and jungle are my weak points. you removed the scab from smoldering wound in my soul. If I get rebirth ,I would prefer to be a shady tree.Thank you very much once again.

flame
24-Apr-2012 13:40 PM