The trees of the hills

Back at Valparai on the way to Nallamudi Pooncholai ,I saw this tree standing out. The plantation workers seemed to be using it as a resting place keeping the sacks of freshly plucked tea leaves.The clouds welling up in the backdrop made the tree look magnificient even though leaves were few...

The tree stood tall and brave,
When the sun was at his searing best.
She waited for she always knew,
The clouds will pour their love.

She kept her leaves atop,
Green to bid them welcome,
And love that fell from skies,
Formed rivulets through her curves.


And I saw another from the Lord Ayyappa temple in the town of Valparai. It was a strange spectacle of a dried up tree which was imbibing the crimson rays of the setting sun  and standing out amidst healthier and younger trees.

Yet there are few  trees,
Which will still stand out.
The golden hue of dried leaves,
Will eclipse the green around.