The Gracious Tree

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Standing tall and stately

Stretching to the sky

With blowing green locks

Whispering boughs

It’s bosoms cradled the nests

While the birds sang

In sheer happiness.

As I passed by the gracious tree

Which bowed in courtesy

Its boughs waved in reply

I rest in its shade

Absorbing its perpetual greenness.

Two decades have passed.

I passed by the gracious tree again

Now, I am saddened to see it

Old, large and bent

Without a cloak

Standing with its flaky trunk

Holding on to its majestic glory of yesteryear.

Having seen storms go by

It shrugged off  its foliage

And stood shy in its own nakedness

Scorned by birds unable to nest in its boughs.

Broken and brooding

The gracious tree stands

Without complaint or sigh

Ready to caress the earth.

Picture Credits: Heemal

48 thoughts on “The Gracious Tree”

  1. This is the trend of life. Givers once upon a time find them so useless. But we can’t deny the truth of life. Beautifully written ma’am.

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  2. This is simply the story of time.
    Once you understand quantum mechanics everything Wii be crystal clear and all the issues will be resolved.

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  3. Travesty of life so well portrayed. Hard truth which if one could only understand. Your musings so well describe the harsh realities of life lessons.

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    1. Same is d story of a human being! Very useful when young & useless & unwanted when too old!Sad truth of life,usually unidirectional!
      U portray human life with such beautiful analogies… it’s a real treat to go through it musings! Keep writing & sharing. 🥰🥰

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  4. Its pure pleasure to go through your poems. Unusual subjects you pick, weave them beautifully with imagery so rare. Ma’am only you can handle such quaint topics with such elan. Bosom of the tree cradling nests, shy in its nakedness, scorned by birds. Still it is gracious, holds on to its glory of yesteryear, without complaint.
    Beautiful analogy with women on the other side of 55, for we have cradled our babies, lost some of our sheen n youthfulness, with wrinkles n silver locks have become frail lost some of our Lustre. Often we become a butt of ridicule n are mocked n scorned for being slow on our responses,yet GRACIOUS enough to accept it ‘without complaint’ holding on to our glory of yesteryears. Proud n satisfied for having made a difference by presenting to the world our offspring to carry forward the legacy.
    Loved these musings IMMENSELY.

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  5. So very beautifully expressed.Your musings bring out the best in one’s self.The writing is very clear,your self will always remain intact.It is indeed amazing to know about each facet of your life as you unfold life’s musings.Eagerly waiting for your next write up.

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  6. Life is to go on………… Without resentment. Good times and bad times coexist….fulfilling one’s duty is the most important thing….. beautifully explained the philosophy of life. Greatly inspired ma’am.

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  7. ऐसा प्रतीत होता है जैसे आप किसी वृक्ष की नहीं बल्कि बुजुर्ग और अनुभवी माता-पिता के विषय में कहना चाहती हैं। वृक्ष और माता-पिता दोनों ही निस्वार्थ भाव से अपना जीवन व्यतीत करते हैं।

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  8. Very well worded. The flow of thoughts cover an entire lifetime. You have sensitively portrayed the fact of life through an analogy with a tree. Each and every word conveys deep thoughts and makes us ponder over the transition from youth to old age.

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  9. I see and understand how powerful the time is in a new way after reading your poem because it describes how powerful the time is even the strongest can’t defy the force of time as it passes by. We all should embrace the time and use it very nicely. Great work ma’am once again.

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  11. Life is a journey with problems to solve and lessons to learn, but most of all, experiences to enjoy. So well portrayed the journey of life. Your musings are extraordinary ma’am, so thoughtful and reflective. Love seeing all your musings.

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  12. How beautifully you have portrayed the plight of a tree- uncomplaining yet gracious and filled with acceptance. That’s the message depicted so strongly in your poetry.

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    1. So beautifully expressed ….the plight of a tree..yet not complaining…..Ma’am your musings are so close to the deep truths of life with a lesson to learn. It’s a real treat to read your compositions…eagerly waiting for the next one

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  18. ……….. Yet another heart touching but splendid read
    Reflective& thought provoking musing with an enlightening message to stay calm & serene at every age& in every situation.
    The lines’Broken& brooding the gracious tree stands without complaint or sigh gave me goosebumps.
    Exquisite indeed……. ये दिल मांगे MORE

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  19. Throughout its existence the tree grows, blooms, reproduces, sheds, sometimes goes dormant and eventually dies just as all physical entities must….that to without any complaint.

    We humans also have seasons in life, and while we do not shed leaves we do have friends and family that perish (parts of our family tree)…..

    Awesome musing ma’am..
    U everyone take us to a different world of imagination…👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    Love to read them again n again….

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  20. # Gratitude#Appreciation# Admiration#From a tree with love#Strong emotion#fine imagery#strong overflow of powerful feelings#It’s what life’s all about#Great going👏👏

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  21. Story of life . This is what it is. Masterpiece I would rather say. Everyone has to go through this journey . Thought provoking poem.

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  22. Beautifully expressed … how a tree stands graciously… inspiring us to face the changes gracefully and express our gratitude in all situations.

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  24. Ma’am it’s indeed beautiful and thought provoking. It is the stark reality of life. But the best part is that despite all trials and tribulations the tree is still standing strong with poise and grace without any complaint. A great lesson here indeed that even there is a storm in your life keep on continue with positive attitude and utmost humility.

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  26. Wow! What a lovely piece of art ma’am, eloquently portraying the journey of our lives in such a lucid and precise manner.
    It’s truly refreshing piece of art.

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  27. There is a deep melancholy at the heart of the thought you have expressed so beautifully, dear Heemal. and yet there is satisfaction too, and grace, and acceptance. I read it to my daughter and she said, “I am beguiled”. I can only say, I too am enchanted.

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  28. Beautifully expressed … how a tree stands graciously… inspiring us to face the changes gracefully and express our gratitude in all situations.

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  29. So true everyone has to surrender to the cyclic process of life .What feelings , beautifully expressed the harsh reality of life which we all have to accept .

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  30. Beautifully penned down the life of young and old tree It is very similar to the human life specifically the parent’s life , no grudges, no complaints, only and only love and care to give.
    Love your expressions ma’am
    Truly wonderful !!

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  31. Beautiful…your words and thoughts really come out from the depth of your soul.
    You are truly nature’s own child…beautiful in looks, thought and words .
    I can see the spontaneity in your verses and flow of words

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  32. Beautiful…your words and thoughts really come out from the depth of your soul.
    You are truly nature’s own child…beautiful in looks, thought and words .
    I can see the spontaneity in your verses and flow of words

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  36. Ma’am, this is a fabulous expression to bring our attention towards the old, feeble and faded creations of God who have lost their lustre with the time. But once they were the important parts of our lives, serviced us selflessly……either parents or trees.

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  39. A very thoughtfully written piece of art. The way you have expressed all the phases of a tree is commendable. It portrays your flabbergasting imagination in every little thing that you observe. Eagerly waiting for the next piece!

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  40. A fantastic poem truly amazing. It bears an incredible flow of different stages of life. Though all of us experience and visualize this situation yet, the expression touches the emotional chord. 🙏🙏

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  41. A fantastic poem truly amazing. It bears an incredible flow of different stages of life. Though all of us experience and visualize this situation yet, the expression touches the emotional chord. 🙏🙏

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  43. So touching and insightful poem Ma’am…We all need to be like this tree- graceful and giver, even in trying circumstances…Feeling nostalgic after reading you…वक़्त कैसे कैसे मोड़ लेता है, और कुछ लोग बेशुमार ऊबड़-खाबड़ लम्हों एक बावजूद कैसे अपनी अच्छाई को बरकरार रखते हैं, कुछ यहीं एहसास हुआ आपकी कविता पढ़ते पढ़ते…लिखते रहिये हमेशा ऐसा कुछ प्यारा और नायाब सा, ताकि पढ़ने वालों की रूह को सुकून मिलता रहे!😊

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