Banana Tree

reflecting on myself, inspired by a tree

Lov-e-ly banana tree,

How nice to see you're just like me

Shedding leaves you no longer need

But never letting go

Lov-e-ly banana tree

Do you not see these layered leaves

Make shelter and such tender eaves

For pests to call their home?

       You show the world unfolded leaves

         But little are you showing

          The hidden tender shoots do grieve

             When stifled and not growing

Oh, lov-e-ly banana tree

Please tend your garden carefully

Let go of thieving deadened leaves

And show the world your glory

Reviews

[FIN]

Reads to be an expression toward someone (a friend/family/oneself) to shed those unneeding, dying, undeserving, unwarranted, nonsensical parts of themselves fully in order for the individual to shine through and let go and show that they are truly great, not only to others, I feel, but to themselves as well.

Whilst acting as a reminder to protect oneself from such vulnerablities that can arise when such shedding begins.

A pretty read. Highly enjoyed the " 'lov-e-ly' banana tree" rhythm/repetition; it creates a calming and kind and gentle atmosphere.

nicely composed.

Much love,

LR

[D Connolly]

thank-you so much! You nailed it my friend :)

[Terry O'Leary]

A new take on banana trees!
Well done! Enjoyed!!
Terry

[D Connolly]

Thank-you Terry :)

[Lorry]

I am so jealous that you can look at a banana tree right now. it is like minus ridiculous here right now and as far away from banana trees as Scotland winning the world cup. :)
That's it, I'm booking a holiday right now :)

[D Connolly]

LOL yeah it stays warm here year round, and it's nice until summer comes YUCK!

[Tony Jordan]

Root and branch reform is called for - loving the metaphor D.
Your words are arranged beautifully and the message is 'strong like root' (Mr Miyagi)
No slip-ups on this one Dani.
:)

[D Connolly]

thanks babe

[Tony Jordan]

welcome lov-e-ly
;)

[Bare trees]

I love bananas. I also love simple poems like this that are done well and flow along unheeded. Terrific job.

[D Connolly]

thank-you very much

[Chris A Jones]

Sweet! I really enjoyed the flow of the poem. I was a little confused though by the way you spelled out lov-e-ly. I'm sure there was intent there. Either way, I still enjoyed the poem. Thanks for sharing.

[D Connolly]

just so you would say it like that, that's how I said it when I was looking at the tree. Kind of like Eliza in My Fair Lady LOL

[Chris A Jones]

Interesting! I would never have thought to write it like that. I realized when I went back and read it a second time, it smooths out the rhythm. If that makes sense. Thanks! I'm still learning in case you are wondering. Love seeing how others write the stories and poems as well.

[D Connolly]

I am also learning, that is the great thing about the café, we are all learning from each other :)