The Calming Bodhi Tree
The Bodhi Tree
Each part of the Bodhi tree is a lasting symbol of peace.
Strong roots
Sure beneath Soil
They lend strength from below
Grasping loose dirt and filling it
With peace
Rough bark
Of stoic trunk
Against all odd and even winds
Blowing with rigorous fervor
It stands
Branches
Lithe limbs that reach
The frantic birds that panic
Now a resting place for their angst
Secure
Green leaves
Shaped in small hearts
Enfolding butterflies
Fluttering with anxious quiver
Comfort
Sweet fruit
Lingering taste
Brings caterpillars joy
Lulls them to slumber as they draw
Sweetness.
Have a peaceful weekend, all!
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AUTHORThanks, Audrey!
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Thanks, Dianna!
Thinking about the bodhi tree makes me think of Siddartha Gautama sitting beneath one as he awakened to his understanding of life and what it means to be a Buddha. Thank you for writing this!
Such a beautiful, peaceful tree and a lovely poem. I enjoyed reading this. I can sense the peace just by looking at the photos.
I truly love this poem about the Bodhi tree. It really is calming and beautiful.
I was trying to see the small heart leaves, regardless it is a beautuful tree and poem. Your words are so lovely.
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Thanks, Travmaj!
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Thanks, Peggy.
So calm, so peaceful,a lovely tribute to the Bodhi tree. You've captured the serenity in your words. Lovely Michelle
That last photo looked a lot like a Banyan tree. Is Bodhi another word for Banyan? I really liked your poem.
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A tree of calm! Thanks, Thelma.
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Thanks, Blossom!
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Thanks, Who!
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Thanks, Janet
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Thanks, Jodah.
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Thanks, Bill!
What a big and beautiful Bodhi tree! Thanks for sharing your wonderful poem. I have not heard of this tree before.
I loved your poem about this majestic tree. I didn't know anything about the Bodhi before and would it to be very interesting. I am always amazed at the beauty of nature.
Nature is wonderful and your poem is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Wonderful poetry and soul full words. Thanks for sharing this work. whonu
You described this wonderful Bodhi tree so beautifully in your poem. Love it.
Beautiful poem about the wonderful bodhi tree. Well done.
What a majestic work of nature. Thanks for sharing some beauty with us today.
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It must have been such a wonderful experience! Thanks for sharing, Chitra!
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Thanks Devika!! Glad that you like it.
The Bodhi tree is so big and beautiful. Your great words describes this tree so uniquely and always a thoughtful hub from you. Voted up, interesting and useful.
Wonderful poem, describing the greatness of the Bodhi tree.
I have visited the MahaBodhi tree, at Bodh Gaya, India, where Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment. You can experience peace all around. I had also written a hub about this place.
You have done a wonderful job, by giving the essence of the tree in few words.
Well done, voted up!
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