Inspired by Neem Peepal Banyan from Karadi Tales, my wife wrote the below poem for O +ve and B +ve. It is similar to My Name is Madhavi adaptation.
We use the below rhyme to introduce the trees, the parts, the benefits to the girls. The lyrics also introduce names of the trees in Hindi and Telugu, along with English.
Neem, Peepal, Banyan
Coconut, Mango, Banana
Tamarind, Gulmohar
Eucalyptus, Ashoka.
Trees big, trees small
Trees large, trees tall
Trees are home for birds and bees
Trees dance and sway in the breeze.
Babul, Ber, Bakul
Kadamb, Jamun, Badam
Mahua, Kathal
Palash, Kokum.
Roots, trunk and the crown
Branches, leaves and bark that is brown
Different parts of the tree
Its nature’s wonder - we agree!
Bilva, Usiri, Eetha
Thangedu, Thati, Thumma
Chandanam, Kanuga
Velagakaya, Nimma.
Tree bower is nice to lie down
Trees are cool to climb on
Trees are good to hug and bond
Trees are great to play around.
Bamboo, Laburnum, Copper pod
Pine, Teak, Casuarina,
African Tulip, Coralwood
Tree of Gold, Jacaranda.
Trees fulfil our every need
Trees do us a great deed
With our future, we ought to share
Trees, which are friends rare!
So, let’s plant trees everywhere
So, let’s plant trees everywhere…