Many people came and sat in my cool shadow,
on this quiet hill where I have been for hundreds of years.
Yes, Ujjwal, I am the same Simal tree,
always determined to give life to you.
I am the rest stop where you come to avoid the heat of the sun.
I am your companion who supports you in sorrow and happiness.
Your childhood was spent playing the instrument on my leaves.
Your adulthood was spent playing and enjoying yourself with me.
I am your home, where you come looking for coolness in summer.
I am your desire you used to come running to play the playing house.
I saw you grow up in front of me.
Sometimes I see you fall with your legs tangled.
With time, look at today, your friend has grown old.
It seems like I have only my last breath left in me.
Now, my leaves are falling, and the stems are drying up.
Seeing that my end is near, don't you hear those husky dogs barking?
I want to live with you for many more days.
But I have no option, that death is ready to make me its drink.
Even if I'm not here, my friend, please don't forget me.
In the evening, you were always afraid, please go nowhere outside from now.
Yes, Ujjwal, I am the same Simal tree,
always determined to give life to you.
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Author:
Ujjwal Acharya (
Offline) - Published: July 19th, 2024 23:17
- Category: Friendship
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The central idea of the poem is the enduring bond between a person named Ujjwal and a Simal tree, which has been a constant presence in his life since childhood. The poem explores themes of companionship, nostalgia, and the inevitability of death.
The subject matter of the poem revolves around the emotional connection between Ujjwal and the Simal tree, highlighting the tree's role as a source of comfort, support, and memories throughout Ujjwal's life. The poem also touches on the concept of mortality and the passage of time.
The word choice in the poem is simple and straightforward, conveying a sense of intimacy and familiarity between Ujjwal and the Simal tree. The use of first-person perspective from the tree's point of view adds a personal touch to the narrative.
Literary devices such as personification (giving human qualities to the tree), imagery (describing the tree's physical decline), and symbolism (the tree representing a constant presence in Ujjwal's life) are used to evoke emotions and create a vivid picture of the relationship between Ujjwal and the tree.
The syllabic patterns and stresses in the poem create a flowing and rhythmic quality, enhancing the overall emotional impact of the text. The structure of the poem consists of free verse with varying line lengths, contributing to the organic and natural flow of the narrative.
In terms of context, the poem explores universal themes of friendship, memory, and the cycle of life and death. The setting of the poem is a quiet hill where the Simal tree has stood for hundreds of years, serving as a timeless backdrop for the evolving relationship between Ujjwal and the tree. The poem conveys a sense of nostalgia and reflection on the passage of time, highlighting the enduring bond between nature and humanity.
I loved playing in trees, now some parents think it's to dangerous.
I liked it.
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