♥ this tree ♥
It’s true.
I write about
a lot.
Especially,
my favorite one,
& how I wish the words of this story were true,
that yes, she withstands the test of time and forever and ever, remains.
Truth be told ??
we’re thisclose to 5 years since the tumble.
(with no sadness or worries, I carry her with me, I hold her close.)
The day we called our tree choppin’ guy to
help remove this dinosaur, our reluctant, fire-pit intentions were sincere
but, um, well, let’s just say, sidetracks happen, and slower than anticipated, this process continues.
The good news is
(’cause there’s ALWAYS good news !)
what’s left of our once towering beauty, has become, in Grandboys’ eyes, the ultimate,
the … it might be, it could be …
the … you can put it on the board … ! YES !
home run wall.
& as those baseball loving souls visited last week, our game, as it always does, picked up right where we left off …
♥ ♥ ♥
Somewhere in the glee, we mentioned it won’t be long, ’cause there’s only a section or three left, and how weird it will feel when grass and empty space are the only reminders of where she, year upon year, stood.
& as Grandsons and I pondered this inevitable, momentous moment …
one piece, Gramma Jacki
let’s just keep one piece,
maybe this piece ??
& with a glance,
with a smile,
with a warm, perfect vibe …
that awesomely priceless, magnificent tree,
whispered her plan to
& DANG
have I mentioned how I !! adore !! trees ?!?!??
Especially,
this ♥ tree
🙂