The Banyan Tree

Picture of Bridge St., Hobe Sound, Florida

The Banyan tree
does call to me;
to lie beneath her sultry shade
to be protected in her glade.

Symmetrical and staid is she
a softly swaying majesty,
amid the palms and scruffy pines
a beauty rare and quite refined;

where dryads all do seek to be
though today she sings for me
to lie below her verdant sky
caressed by whispers of her sighs

This place is hallowed, blessed be
a hidden treasure's fantasy
a painted jewel of emerald green
standing proud, this noble queen.

Reviews

[lee von cleef]

Banyan, A race track in Fl., Calder, owned by one of the Minnesota Mining founders, Had a beautiful Big Banyan Tree ,odd some good horses thought it was enchanted ,or a bugger lived in it ,because they would give it a good look then squirt away from it. Heels ,down , head up as I ride by. Smile ,I like your Banyan Tree.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks, this tree was in Florida too. I wish I was sitting under it today- it's cold here.

[once in love]

You are welcome, it is cold here also. Florida sounds wonderful right now.

[wordwarrior]

Stunning imagery, flow and rhyme! Already in my Library of faves!
Just gorgeous all round!

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so very much, I appreciate it.

[Healing Star]

Very beautiful write and insight into your heart with this wonderful tree. I love poems about things in nature, there are so many treasures our Mother has put here for us to find, to teach us, to calm us, to help us see the true reality. Nature is what we need now we need to spend time there to calm us and to heal us as we come into this New Way ahead. It is beautiful how you put how she stood out from everything else and called to you. I really liked the description of her singing to you and caressed by whispers of her sighs. thank you for writing this.

[icelandicblue]

Hello Healing Heart,

I am happy that you found beauty in the poem. Nature in its many forms should call to all of us- perhaps then we can save her.

[Healing Star]

Yes, we need to let her know we are here for her, tell her that every chance you get, she needs to know we support her. She will recreate herself, but she needs our support, once we have reached high enough consciousness it will happen, and it has begun.

[once in love]

what an excellent write. it truly is everything a classic poem should be

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much. I am pleased that the poem spoke to you.

[Dr. Wood ?]

they certainly look majestic and worthy of such a fine poem

[icelandicblue]

Thank you for your visit Dr. Wood.

[Sheila Kline]

Oh, tis so very lovely.........I should love to see this tree!! She does sound so very majestic, and noble!! Your imagery is outstanding my friend!!
I am in FL so must see where she stands when I am able!!

[icelandicblue]

There are many places in Florida where the banyan tree resides. One of my favorite spots is the picture I have posted of Bridge St. in Hobe Sound. The trees create a canopy that feels like a tunnel. I am happy that you enjoyed the poem and if you can check out the tree- magnificent.

[Michael Kevin Spencer]

Where i grew up (in Auroville) there is a banyan tree at the center of the community, it' has symbolic meaning there. So this poem definitely touched my heart in a unique way!

This is what I am talking about:

http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://spinningwheel.modestowicz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_9387p.jpg&imgrefurl=http://spinningwheel.modestowicz.com/the-banyan-tree&h=804&w=1206&sz=402&tbnid=RDqMVXvvMPqCeM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=135&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dbanyan%2Btree%2Bin%2BAuroville%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=banyan+tree+in+Auroville&usg=__szU1H4PdxCTfTi5yRh9LEPcf6Kg=&docid=uMD4kcpgGTySDM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=9otEUcy8OeXB4AOTpYCYDw&ved=0CFEQ9QEwBQ&dur=344

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much and I am happy that you found meaning in the poem. The picture is absolutely magnificent.

[Michael Kevin Spencer]

Yes it's an eco-village with a strange temple at the center dedicated to the "Divine Mother" with golden plates that look like flower petals all around it, it's called the Matrimandir.

[icelandicblue]

I read about it after I saw the picture. It sounds like a fascinating place.

[Michael Kevin Spencer]

haha well it's pretty experimental!

[Annette Bromley]

This is a very lovely poem and very well written. Reads smoothly both in thought and in voice. The Banyan tree is a tree of much legend and lore and you have done it great justice in this poem. Great writing.

[icelandicblue]

Yes, it is certainly a tree of legends. I am happy that you feel I have done a glimmer of justice to it.

[stephen dillon]

perfect structure not really my style but despite that i still enjoyed it and wanted to read it proving that a good poet transcends genre and catogories. GOOD WORD IS GOOD WORD

[icelandicblue]

Thanks stephen. I was sitting in my sister's kitchen drinking a cup of coffee and in the middle of her expansive yard was this magnificent tree and I just had to write about it.

[icelandicblue]

It's one of the most lovely trees in the world, how big and magical how they are.
I like it how you gave her an ode, into this majestic write of yours....
enchanting write :) Thank you!

- Elisa

[icelandicblue]

I agree with you, they are truly awe inspiring. Thanks again for commenting.

They are beautiful... I wished I had a garden with such a tree in it, and also lots of cherry blossoms :D

[icelandicblue]

I love cherry blossoms too. Sounds magical.

[stephen dillon]

i wonder if all poets/writers like gardening b/c i'm a tattooed,pierced nose,doc martin boot wearing berad having man that absolutly love him some gardening i just planteed a rose garden with orange,yellow,pink,red,and whit roses surrounded by purple and yellow tulips which i think looks gorge

[stephen dillon]

beard* white*

Cool.....