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.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

such an impassioned tribute to the banyan tree, really lovely to read

[icelandicblue]

Thank you, I am happy you enjoyed it. It truly is a majestic tree.

[SHEEMA HUQ]

here we are in spring and virtually all of the trees of london are winter ridden, still skelitel, virtually medievil in appearance ....I must research this splendidly regarded Banyan tree, which you have introduced me to!! :)

[Trigorin]

Very nice piece, and the solemn tone you've cultivated here really suits the direction you've gone with the topic. Your imagery is very well-done, and the reader gets a distinct, clear image of what you're trying to present. Great work.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much. I was mesmerized by this beautiful tree while traveling and had to write about it as I sat looking at it. The words just flowed, as if the tree was whispering in my ear. It was one of those magical moments in nature.