A tree -,the Wonder

A tree - the Wonder

With round stem stands a tree

till its top, branches free

seen in a common, erect strait

unless compulsions create

zigzag or bent of them, a few

to make them look skew

from mates in the grove around

shadowing the roots at the ground.

with ribbed leaves hanging long.

swinging when atop wind is strong

Flesh and juice under the shell,  hard

covered by thick hairy skin to guard

well- hidden under its hard shell

Well-guarding from any foul spell

hanging in bunch at the top

hunger thirst the beauties prop

providing the bread and the butter

to quench thirst and hunger

coconut green or dry for us

the contents always are nectarous.

To go up and climb to its top to crop

to enjoy the art passersby stop

to enjoy the art of climbing art and crafts

Indeed! the climbers are acclaimed, smart.

  Its green leaves provide bed, cool

its nut-shells aid kitchen tool

Accepted it as tree and fruit wonder

by Alexander the world conquerer

when the tre could serve his soldier

who were sick hungry and thirsty

Alexander took these trees’ benign safety

getting its service of bread and butter

“Only a trr providing him bread and butter.”

P K Routray

In the service of Lord