encroached upon
throughout the centuries
by human fear seeking
protection near some venerable shape
you stand
aloof
silently balancing
symmetrical circles
of roots and crown
patienly oblivious of parks
and buildings made by those
who vainly walk in awe
to grasp the mystery
in touch, in picture, meditation
of otherness unmoved
plantlife millenial
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The Drago tree is indigenous to the Canary Islands, Cap Verde Islands, Madeira. See the link below for more info.
http://www.webtenerife.co.uk/about-tenerife/fauna-and-flora/species-of-flora/drago.htm