While walking in the park, I came upon this lone tree, segregated from the rest of the tree population. At first glance, it looked weak, frail, reminding me of the one I had seen from "A Charlie Brown Christmas." I wondered, Poor little banished tree! Surely you won't survive on your own.
And then my revelation came, Why not? Why can't it overcome the odds? Grow big and strong, fight the elements, become the tree it was meant to be?
Maybe the tree is making its own stand. Not going with the crowd. Waging its own silent protest against the other trees.
I love this tree. I am rooting for this tree. This tree reminds me of me.
Hi-Ho The Derry-O The Tree Stands Alone
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October 11, 2008 at 5:24 AM
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October 13, 2008 at 4:07 PM
As with the nature of things, there will be others who will 'sprout' in the void around this tree...
Acorns that form a collection of those who will rise up to provide collective shade.
A refuge of support in stormy weather, and sustenance for those who will believe and understand that this tree provides all these things as well as fruit and inspiration.
Yes, you are this tree.
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