Trees — Adapted from a poem by Sara Coleridge
Class: 6th Standard | Subject: English | Type: Poem | Syllabus: SCERT New Syllabus
About the Poet
This poem is adapted and based on a poem by Sara Coleridge (1802–1852), an English author and translator. She was the daughter of the famous Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Sara Coleridge wrote several poems and stories for children. Her works are known for their simplicity, charm, and educational value, making complex ideas about nature accessible to young readers.
The Poem
The Banyan is the largest of trees,
The Peepul quivers in the breeze,
The Coconut grows up straight and tall,
The Neem tree's fruits are very small,
The Tamarind gives us pleasant shade,
The Date's leaf is as sharp as a blade,
The Teak tree gives us useful wood,
The Mango gives us fruit that is good.