Taal Gaach, The Palmyra Tree by Tagore Translation by Ranu
Palmyra Toddy (Photo credit: lakpuratravels)
Palmyra tree standing on one leg
surpassing trees
peeks at the sky.
Its desire to pierce through the black clouds,
fly away__
where will it find wings.
This is why on top of its head
in its round leaves
it gets its wish
it thinks these are wings,
it’s not prohibited to fly
leaving its home.
All day tottering sound is heard
the leaves tremble,
it thinks it’s flying_
it feels it will travel the sky
avoid the stars
as if going somewhere.
Afterwards when the breeze comes to a halt,
the leaves stop trembling,
it comes back to reality__
the earth is its mother,
feels good once again
to see the corner of the universe.!
Dear Ranu,
Thank you for this. I very much like it, this tree that stands between earth and sky!
All good wishes,
robert
I found it interesting,thank you for liking it.
Best wishes to you.
Ranu
Thank you so much Robert.
Ranu
I have always loved trees so much, they are such a fascination to look at, and they provide a spectacular insight into nature’s inspiration for humans. They demand nothing they are always just givers, providers and a bliss for all around them. Thanks for this lovely poem decorated with a lovely picture.
I always wanted to translate this one.Somehow I didn’t get around to it.I used to recite this poem at a young age.Little did I know,
some day I will attempt to translate it.It has been a pleasure finally doing it and your comments are always very genuine and uplifting.
Thank you so much.
Regards,
Chaman
Thank you so much Akhtar Bhai.
I liked this tree, and the poem, when I first read it on this blog soon after its posting. Somehow my comment didn’t go through, so I am posting again :-).
Hi,glad to see your comment.Thank you.
Regards,
Chaman
Thank you Khurram Bhai.
Regards,
Chaman