The Tree with a Hundred Branches - By Ayesha

Written By: Ayesha

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

In the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, Ayesha emerges with her evocative poem, "The Tree with a Hundred Branches." This entry in the Poetry category invites readers into a world where nature's cycle mirrors life's inevitable transitions. Ayesha's work reflects on the passage of time and the quiet acceptance of change, creating a contemplative atmosphere that resonates with universal themes.

About the Work

"The Tree with a Hundred Branches" by Ayesha is a poignant exploration of nature's cycles and the inevitability of change. With a rhythmic, patient tone, the poem weaves imagery of a grand tree witnessing the end of an era. The work's powerful mood captures the essence of time passing, using nature as a metaphor for transformation and renewal.

The Tree with a Hundred Branches

Original Submission by Ayesha

The tree with a hundred branches

September rolls around and the leaves begin to wilt,

The evenings turn colder, the night shines above all,

The tree with a hundred branches waits patiently,

Knowing the time has come for it to fall.

The children run in circles around it happily,

Unaware of what is to happen to the great tree,

The tree with a hundred branches waits patiently,

Knowing the time has come for it to break free.

The birds built their nests on its boughs,

The squirrels gather their food for the cold winter,

The tree with a hundred branches waits patiently,

Knowing the time has come for it to wither.

The villagers prepare for their yearly harvest,

They gather their scythes and sickles,

The tree with a hundred branches waits patiently,

Knowing the time has come for it to trickle.

The wind blows rapidly, the skies turn grey,

The sounds of machines roars over the town,

The tree with a hundred branches waits patiently,

Knowing the time has come for it to fall down.

Cranes and excavators line up against the tree,

Smashing down what once was the village tavern,

The tree with a hundred branches waits patiently,

Knowing the time has come for it to traverse.

The sun rises on a new horizon, the season now over,

The village wears silence where joy was before,

The tree with a hundred branches,

Waits patiently no more.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar celebrates the art of storytelling in diverse forms. This international event provides a platform for poets and writers to showcase their creativity, offering a global stage for voices and narratives from around the world.

Thank you, Ayesha, for sharing "The Tree with a Hundred Branches" with us in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your work beautifully captures the profound themes of time and change, leaving a lasting impression on all who read it. We appreciate your contribution to this year's competition.

About Hashtag Kalakar

Hashtag Kalakar is a creative platform dedicated to providing artists, writers, singers and other creative talents with opportunities to showcase their work and reach wider audiences through competitions, features and creative initiatives.