THE UNSUNG HERO

THE UNSUNG HERO

Essence of nature is

The spirit of selfless service 

To entire creation of the world

Silent like a saint

Tree sees the vagaries of life

Roots extend deep into earth

Like threads of life

Tree stands surrounded by the canopy

Of heart shaped leaves

With a heart within

Healing and sheltering all

In heat and cold

In rain and storm

Trees don't die  

They go away in style

 And come back to life in style

Flowers and leaves to worship

Decorate and  appreciate

Grass is soft but strong never hurts

Fruits and nuts

Nourish us to sustenance

Plants take from nature

Air, water and light

Pay back as food, oxygen and water

A Sanskrit verse says

"A son is equal to ten reservoirs

And a tree is equal to ten sons"

It follows the Wheel Of Creation

Giving it back to the world

Sri Krishna said in Gita

"A simple tree guides us to the success of life

Selfish and sinful person is a thief

Will remain in distress and no peace"

(3. 12 &13)

A tree is the

Hero of the mother earth

The unsung hero

A silent saint

Just a simple tree

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