Lily Pond - A Sanctuary where Virgins Bloom

Tunglang's x-ploring of Penang Botanic Gardens' Lily Pond

Shrouded in ‘Avalon’ dimension of a botanic rainforest,

Nestles a serene pond of the Nymphaea.

Herein bloom the ancient virgins on slender legs,

Of pinkish & white complexion of the delicate few.

A congrous display of colorful tropical maidens,

Resplendent & cultured herbal floras of Malaya natives.

Nymphaea pubescens (pink waterlily),

Costus speciosus (Malay ginger),

Tectaria griffithii (fern),

Guarded by gigantic Kerayong (Parkia javanica) buttresses.

’tis old world sanctuary where Nymphaea still folk sing,

In the cool evening tranquility of rainforest cathedral.

A tribute to Charles Curtis (1853-1928)

botanist & landscape gardener of Penang Botanic Gardens

Pictures taken in August 2012

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