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Dr John Celes (14-2-1957 / Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India)
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Original name: Dr.CELESTINE A.RAJ MANOHAR M.D., eighth child and second son of father (late) Shri.A.T.Antoniswami M.A., L.T., of Trichy(r .. more >>
 
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A Tree Speaks Out!

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  I’m born from seed within the earth,
That’s watered by the sky;
And once the sun bathed me with heat,
Lo! I’m a seedling made.

I drink by roots that prop like feet,
And breathe through leafy pores;
I cook my food in green ‘kitchens’;
God’s love helps me to grow.

And I can feel like any man;
I give all - breeze and shade;
I give myself to men and beasts;
Why then, they destroy me?

May be, like men I can’t reason,
But I can never sin;
I am a dumb creature of God;
A soul, He never gave!

But I don’t fight and I can’t kill,
And I don’t steal, tell lies;
I do my duty as God bids;
I’ll praise Him on ‘LAST DAY’!

Copyright by Dr John Celes
12-25-2004

Dr John Celes


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  Raul Castelan  (6/23/2007 9:16:00 PM)

Who really knows what things that don't have souls feel like, but you really captured me here. I now wonder what other things in nature feel like. CAPTIVATING PIECE OF WORK! ! !
  Rajeswari A V  (8/28/2006 6:52:00 AM)

This is an innocent poem. It seemed to me as if the baby plant was talking to me.
  Dan Tharp  (5/11/2006 9:03:00 PM)

yes... they do praise God!

dan
  Joyce Chelmo  (4/19/2006 11:12:00 AM)

I've been accused of loving trees more than people... I absolutely love
this poem.

Joyce
  Duncan Wyllie  (4/7/2006 4:03:00 AM)

What a wonderful poem, the way that you have used the expressions in this is
brilliant.For each there is a purpose.
You are very tallented, love Duncan
  Theresa Rayman  (4/3/2006 2:16:00 PM)

What a clever verse! I myself am passionate about green growing things (I work in the gardening field) . I think trees are an example of God's most magnificent work.
I think this is exactly what they might say if they could.
Nice work!
Blessings! -TGR(Theresa)
  Sandra Fowler  (1/12/2006 1:26:00 PM)

This is a charming poem. it flows with music as well as meaning.Trees bring pleasure to the eyes and comfort for the soul..

Regards,

Sandra Fowler

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