God’s Creation of the Marvellous Palm/Coconut Tree. – By Noor Rahim
How blessed we were in the Tropical Lands; beyond our present domicile
To have experienced and enjoyed Nature’s gift that we always took for granted
Along the coastal region did we see; and more so, along the sea shore
Wavering in the harshest wind with the rustling of the leaves; but never did it yield
Often did I listen to the rustling of the leaves in the gentle breeze
Only wary of the falling branches and nuts that were a hazard
Perhaps a reminder of the nuts that yields the water, kernel and oil for our cuisine
Not forgetting the intoxicating drink of Toddy and the Arrack brewed
In life we tend to take a lot of things for granted; don’t we?
There’s very much more that this marvelous tree doth yield for our good
It not only sustains life; it also provides heat, shelter and other myriad use
A tree that indeed has its’ uses from the roots to the very top – in assisting mankind
The trunk of the tree is used for construction purpose
Be it supports for house, fencing or for small bridges across the ford
The leafs thatched would provide the roofing and sides of the house
The husk of the nut provides the coir for the rope that bind
So, Dear Reader please take a few moments and think of this wonderful tree
For Mother Nature has surely blessed these lands with a gift that one can afford
A tree that will endure the rigors of time, wear and tear
Cherish and nourish it with respect and let Nature’s Gift be forever loved
Noor R. Rahim
October 18. 2013
