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 ...