Two Green Trees Poem by Meena Somasundaram

Two Green Trees



Saw through a window

two plantain trees over and above

nestled they close to each other

looked like affectionate brothers

their leaves seemed to bid

their greenery was one of mirth

the potency was one of great wealth

not that of monetary in a sense

but that much of gregariousness

compiled with thought in diligence

the leaves store a lot of chlorophyll

long and broad at the same time

enough to hold many a dish in fill

their flowers are most unusual

look they towards the earth in a dual

have a unique colour of their own

a blend of red and pink in tone

hold they inside a store of values

medicinal to the most in a clue

drive they the toxins from body

its stalk seem so tender

yet have great qualities to render

they too have a strain acclaimed

befit they to the fame

nurture they the medicinal properties

fit enough to expel the kidney stones

the bananas that come out in stock

turn golden-yellow in a block

savoury they are all the more

delicious and sweet they are

eaten fresh or made into a milk-shake

become a curry when unripe

whilst they are still green

sauté with chilly and salt

fried deep or baked soft

A gifted plant or a tree whatever

you might call with pleasure

a sight lovely to look at

with awe and gratia true.

Saturday, August 30, 2014
Topic(s) of this poem: poetry
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