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''' Our Casuarina Tree''' is a [[poem]] published in 1881 by [[Toru Dutt]], an Indian poet.Its a perfect example of craftsmanship.In this poem [[Toru Dutt ]] celebrates the majesty of the '''Casuarina Tree''' and remembers her happy childhood days spent under it and revives her memories. |
''' Our Casuarina Tree''' is a [[poem]] published in 1881 by [[Toru Dutt]], an Indian poet.Its a perfect example of craftsmanship.In this poem [[Toru Dutt ]] celebrates the majesty of the '''Casuarina Tree''' and remembers her happy childhood days spent under it and revives her memories. |
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==Poem== |
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Like a huge Python, winding round and round |
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The rugged trunk, indented deep with scars |
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Up to its very summit near the stars, |
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A creeper climbs, in whose embraces bound |
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No other tree could live. But gallantly |
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The giant wears the scarf, and flowers are hung |
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In crimson clusters all the boughs among, |
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Whereon all day are gathered bird and bee; |
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And oft at nights the garden overflows |
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With one sweet song that seems to have no close, |
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Sung darkling from our tree, while men repose, |
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When first my casement is wide open thrown |
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At dawn, my eyes delighted on it rest; |
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Sometimes, and most in winter -- on its crest |
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A gray baboon sits statue-like alone |
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Watching the sunrise; while on lower boughs |
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His puny offspring leap about and play; |
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And far and near kokilas hail the day; |
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And to their pastures wend our sleepy cows; |
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And in the shadow, on the broad tank cast |
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By that hoar tree, so beautiful and vast, |
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The water-lilies spring, like snow enmassed. |
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But not because of its magnificence |
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Dear is the Casuarina to my soul: |
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Beneath it we have played; though years may roll, |
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O sweet companions, loved with love intense, |
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For your sakes, shall the tree be ever dear! |
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Blent with your images, it shall arise |
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In memory, till the hot tears blind mine eyes! |
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What is that dirge-like murmur that I hear |
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Like the sea breaking on a shingle-beach? |
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It is the tree's lament, an eerie speech, |
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That haply to the unknown land may reach. |
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Unknown, yet well-known to the eye of faith! |
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Ah, I have heard that wail far, far away |
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In distant lands, by many a sheltered bay, |
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When slumbered in his cave the water-wraith |
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And the waves gently kissed the classic shore |
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Of France or Italy, beneath the moon, |
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When earth lay trancèd in a dreamless swoon: |
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And every time the music rose -- before |
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Mine inner vision rose a form sublime, |
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Thy form, O Tree, as in my happy prime |
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I saw thee, in my own loved native clime. |
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Therefore I fain would consecrate a lay |
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Unto thy honor, Tree, beloved of those |
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Who now in blessed sleep, for aye, repose, |
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Dearer than life to me, alas! were they! |
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May'st thou be numbered when my days are done |
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With deathless trees -- like those in Borrowdale, |
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Under whose awful branches lingered pale |
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"Fear, trembling Hope, and Death, the skeleton, |
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And Time, the shadow;" and though weak the verse |
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That would thy beauty fain, oh fain rehearse, |
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May Love defend thee from Oblivion's curse. |
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==Summary== |
==Summary== |
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The poem begins with the description of the tree .The poet says that the creeper has wound itself round the rugged trunk of the Casuarina Tree, like a huge [[python]]. The creeper has left deep marks on the trunk of the tree.The poet describes the Casuarina Tree to be so high that its summit touched the stars. The tree is so strong that it bears the tight hold of the creeper. The tree is described as being gallant, and possibly brave, as few other trees could survive in the strangle-hold of this creeper. The poet then goes on to describe the life that thrives amidst every facet of the tree. The tree is metaphorical said as a giant due to its huge size , strength and boldness. The Casuarine Tree is covered with creeper which bears red colored flowers which appear as though the tree is wearing a colorful scarf.Often at night the garden echos and the seems to be jubilant and the song has no comparison.At dawn when the poet opens her window she is delighted to see the Casuarina Tree. Mostly in winters a gray baboon is seen sitting on the lower branches of the tree see the sunrise with her younger ones leaping and playing. The shadow of the tree appears to fall on the huge water pond. Toru Dutt says that its not because of the majestic appearance of the Casuarina Tree that it is dear to her heart and soul, but also that she along with her siblings spent happy moments under it.Toru has brought out the theme of nature as something that shares feeling with humans, that lightens the burden on the heart. The poet continues with a description of how strong the image of the tree is, even when in lands far away. Even in France and Italy( where the poet studied), she can hear the tre's lament. The poet wishes to consecrate the tree's memory and importance for the sake of those who are now dead - and looks ahead to her own death, hoping that the tree be spared obscurity (or that no-one will remember it.) she immortalises the tree through this poem like how Wordsworth sanctified the Yew trees of Borrowdale. She says "May love protect thee from Oblivion's curse'" |
The poem begins with the description of the tree .The poet says that the creeper has wound itself round the rugged trunk of the Casuarina Tree, like a huge [[python]]. The creeper has left deep marks on the trunk of the tree.The poet describes the Casuarina Tree to be so high that its summit touched the stars. The tree is so strong that it bears the tight hold of the creeper. The tree is described as being gallant, and possibly brave, as few other trees could survive in the strangle-hold of this creeper. The poet then goes on to describe the life that thrives amidst every facet of the tree. The tree is metaphorical said as a giant due to its huge size , strength and boldness. The Casuarine Tree is covered with creeper which bears red colored flowers which appear as though the tree is wearing a colorful scarf.Often at night the garden echos and the seems to be jubilant and the song has no comparison.At dawn when the poet opens her window she is delighted to see the Casuarina Tree. Mostly in winters a gray baboon is seen sitting on the lower branches of the tree see the sunrise with her younger ones leaping and playing. The shadow of the tree appears to fall on the huge water pond. Toru Dutt says that its not because of the majestic appearance of the Casuarina Tree that it is dear to her heart and soul, but also that she along with her siblings spent happy moments under it.Toru has brought out the theme of nature as something that shares feeling with humans, that lightens the burden on the heart. The poet continues with a description of how strong the image of the tree is, even when in lands far away. Even in France and Italy( where the poet studied), she can hear the tre's lament. The poet wishes to consecrate the tree's memory and importance for the sake of those who are now dead - and looks ahead to her own death, hoping that the tree be spared obscurity (or that no-one will remember it.) she immortalises the tree through this poem like how Wordsworth sanctified the Yew trees of Borrowdale. She says "May love protect thee from Oblivion's curse'" |
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*[http://rpo.library.utoronto.ca/poem/2685.html Our Casuarina Tree] |
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[http://rpo.library.utoronto.ca/poems/our-casuarina-tree Our Casuarina Tree] |
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Our Casuarina Tree is a poem published in 1881 by Toru Dutt, an Indian poet.Its a perfect example of craftsmanship.In this poem Toru Dutt celebrates the majesty of the Casuarina Tree and remembers her happy childhood days spent under it and revives her memories.
Summary
The poem begins with the description of the tree .The poet says that the creeper has wound itself round the rugged trunk of the Casuarina Tree, like a huge python. The creeper has left deep marks on the trunk of the tree.The poet describes the Casuarina Tree to be so high that its summit touched the stars. The tree is so strong that it bears the tight hold of the creeper. The tree is described as being gallant, and possibly brave, as few other trees could survive in the strangle-hold of this creeper. The poet then goes on to describe the life that thrives amidst every facet of the tree. The tree is metaphorical said as a giant due to its huge size , strength and boldness. The Casuarine Tree is covered with creeper which bears red colored flowers which appear as though the tree is wearing a colorful scarf.Often at night the garden echos and the seems to be jubilant and the song has no comparison.At dawn when the poet opens her window she is delighted to see the Casuarina Tree. Mostly in winters a gray baboon is seen sitting on the lower branches of the tree see the sunrise with her younger ones leaping and playing. The shadow of the tree appears to fall on the huge water pond. Toru Dutt says that its not because of the majestic appearance of the Casuarina Tree that it is dear to her heart and soul, but also that she along with her siblings spent happy moments under it.Toru has brought out the theme of nature as something that shares feeling with humans, that lightens the burden on the heart. The poet continues with a description of how strong the image of the tree is, even when in lands far away. Even in France and Italy( where the poet studied), she can hear the tre's lament. The poet wishes to consecrate the tree's memory and importance for the sake of those who are now dead - and looks ahead to her own death, hoping that the tree be spared obscurity (or that no-one will remember it.) she immortalises the tree through this poem like how Wordsworth sanctified the Yew trees of Borrowdale. She says "May love protect thee from Oblivion's curse'"
Synopsis
Analysis
In the poem the poet celebrates the beauty and the majesty of the tree. The tree is a link to her memories of the past and happy time of her childhood in the company of her now deceased siblings Abju and Aru. For their sake, the tree has become a symbol of their memory. The tree is an immortal memory of the poets joyous past which the cruel waves of time had swept away.
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