Foxtail Orchid

Tribute to British born Bangladeshi poet,Thomas Ansell

Once I saw orchid plants on an old mango tree
Plump leaves and velamen grew in spree
Some inflorescence of orchid swayed in air
The  tree seemed like a house full of care

The orchid spikes were shaped like tails of fox
They had tiny flowers resembling phlox
The beauty of the flowers was beyond my expression
Wild foxtail orchid became my passion

I wondered how the wild orchid would  survive in home
Pulled down one plant and carried it to my room
Planned to grow this in the captive condition
Thought of all  means for domestication

Put the plant in a perfect pot
Set it under the cornice at a lovely spot
Supplied precise food and adequate water
Arranged sunshine and air with great care

An elegant spike of orchid peeped one day
It grew longer and  wind made it sway
Honeybees flew and hummed their song
I enjoyed  the magic all day long

I felt its beauty should be shared before it dries
I thought of my mentor who inspired me by advice
He came from Britain and chose to live here
He wrote poems and worked in a newspaper

Thomas Ansell was the poet who won my heart
His poems bloomed like orchid on the lovely plant
I offered the wonderful plant to the gentleman
He took it gladly their and then

A divine smile  spread across his face
I felt his  beauty and winning grace
The unsung poet who loved my country
Lived like orchid plant on a large  tree

Reviews

[Prritiy]

The orchid spikes were shaped like tails of fox
They had tiny flowers resembling phlox
The beauty of the flowers was beyond my expression
Wild foxtail orchid became my passion

Thomas Ansell was the poet who won my heart
His poems bloomed like orchid on the lovely plant
I offered the wonderful plant to the gentleman
He took it gladly their and then

its simply--beautiful, a write full of love for nature and for fellow being too.

[Prritiy]

He took it gladly their and then
shouldn't it be 'there' in the above line?

[zainul]

Hi Prritiy,
You might have recited the piece while writing this piece.
Yes,it is a tribute for my mentor Thomas Ansell and through him to all poets and writers across the world.
Thank you for stopping by to grace this piece.

[Prritiy]

yes i did recite it while reading :)
the pleasure is mine :)

[zainul]

Thanks for the favor,dear friend.
You are quite energetic.
Would you open another window in Youtube with recitation of your own poems and others you love?
I am sure you can.:)
Would you open another

[Prritiy]

i don't think i can recite well :)
so nice of you to say so :) Thankyou.

[zainul]

You may try with one and upload in Youtube.
I will watch it.Myself and others will give feedback.
Please take this project from today.

[Prritiy]

i will see if i can no promises especially for today :)

[zainul]

o....................................................................................................k.:)

[Prritiy]

:) .................

[ms. barrie]

Delightfully, heart-felt tribute of a poem that you penned
In this write. I love the whimsical,pleasing rhyme that flows
Throughout this poem, zainul, wonderful job! :)

[zainul]

Thank you Barrie for stopping by.
I was expecting you to read this piece.
I planned to write this poem for about twenty years.
But,it came just lately.
I am very fortunate that I have the right audience now who can really appreciate this piece.
I also feel very blessed that you have taken time to read and review it.I am very glad to read your wonderful review and generous compliments.
Have a nice time,dear friend.:)

[ms. barrie]

Your very welcome, zainul! Yes, I'm slow on the uptake, as usual as far as writing
Reviewing goes. I blame my scatter brain. This was a delight to read! :)

[zainul]

This is my pleasure dear friend.
You are not late at all.
So,you are not to be blamed.read moreThis is my pleasure dear friend.
You are not late at all.
So,you are not to be blamed.
I also think,considering the stress you are undergoing you have the best brain possible for such situation.
I adore your frequent visits to my place.
Thank you once again,dear friend.:)

[ms. barrie]

We, thank you, zainul. Yes overwhelming research, completely frustrated.
I enjoy driving myself crazy. Maybe it's the excitement lol -- and I adore your
Visits upon my page, as well, Dear Poet :)

[Jaweena...Eileen Quinta..]

Nizhoni - a beautifully written tribute. I am sure the orchid served as muse multiple times. Beauty in our universe certainly inspires one to capture emotions within. Love your writing.

[zainul]

Thank you Jaweena for the wonderful comment,"Nizhoni" and your admiring review.
I am immensely inspired by the review.
Thank you for stopping by to grace this piece.

[prachi prangya agasti]

nice tribute.. and well crafted with rhyming words...

[zainul]

Thank you Prachi for stopping by to grace this piece.
This means a world to me.:)

[Ruth]

Absolutely elegantly beautiful! I am in awe...my last read before sleep here, I go to bed smiling :)

[zainul]

Thank you dear friend for the gift in my morning.
As I am reading your admiring review,I am smiling for the lovely review and wonderful compliments.
You have really made my day.
Thank you for stopping by to grace this piece.

[Ruth]

Always welcome! xx

[zainul]

This is my pleasure.xx

[Frieda P]

What a great tribute, I love the first line, I enjoyed the entire read, nicely pen'd zainul!

[zainul]

Thank you Frieda for stopping by to grace the piece.
This inspired me a lot.
I am glad that you enjoyed it.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

he is a fine poet, and this is a really beautiful tribute to him...

jacob

[zainul]

Thank you Jacob for the recognition of Thomas Ansell.
He is really a fine poet.

[Onku Ghosh]

A wonderful tribute to your beloved poet.Orchids are very beautiful and extremely difficult to grow. Comparing the poet to an orchid plant is indeed a very high honour.
Very beautifully penned,Zainul. Keep writing.......

[zainul]

Dear Onku,
Thanks for the inspiring review and generous compliments.
When you come I can feel the calls of my familiar birds.
When you come I can feel the fragrance of my familiar flowers.
Thanks for the favors,dear poet.:)

[Marie]

This is a wonderful poem, not just about a plant but a person too. I am glad you were able to transplant this orchid; I couldn't have done it. But I think the real beauty of the poem is that you were aboe to share the plant with someone else.

[zainul]

I am very happy to read your inspiring review,Marie.
Thank you so much for your insight to feel the real beauty of the poem.
Thank you once again for stopping by to grace this piece.

[Lydia Shutter]

A heartfelt tribute to a poet who really had an impact on your life. He lived "like an orchid plant on a large tree." Such a descriptive simile! I enjoyed this poem tremendously. As poets, we all hope to inspire someone as Mr. Ansell inspired you. Lydi**

[zainul]

Thank you Lydia for the admiring review.
I am very glad that you enjoyed the poem tremendously.
This means a lot to me.

[Holly Mason]

This is a lovely dedication to your beloved poet...I will look him up
but truly the creativity in this is really beautiful...
my favorite poet is from a way long ago past...wonder what I would give
very enjoyable read...he is your unsung hero...and you are still WC's unsung Hero *)
thank you for sharing fine sir

[zainul]

Thank you Holly for coming here to read the tribute.
My unsung hero was also lived long ago.
I feel very relaxed today as I could write the tribute and published for your reading.
I have no words to reciprocate you for the honor you bestow upon me.
Thank you Holly for all favors.
Have a nice time with your family and friends.