An ode to a tree

Special thanks to Divya Mudappa and TR Shankar Raman for remembering
which sapling I planted two decades ago! Thanks Tanaya Nair for taking this photo.

Out there somewhere far away, 

on a beautiful hill near a gushing stream

Stands tall a tree you planted, 

feels like eons ago

While a bird perches on it

to get a good view of its prey,

another sucks whole a juicy berry, flitters away

Flying wonders come visiting the bright red flowers,

walking wonders march along, root to branch

The roots speak to the soil through friendly fungi

And the branches host socials with vibrant orchids

When its hard to sleep at night,

you think you couldn't change a thing

Remember that seed that became a seedling, 

that tree may one day, become a hub-tree