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Trees have feelings too. The old oak led a happy life. Generations of children climbed it, lovers carved hearts in its bark, birds nested there, it provided shelter from storms and shade from the sun.
Then one day, someone felled it leaving nothing but a stump. No wonder it looked so sad.
Someone else had an idea. Why not offer it a new life?
He stripped it, carved it, smoothed and varnished it.
Reborn, it stands proud. A sculpture that everybody adores.
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There’s a sapling nearby. It started as an acorn, one of the last the old oak dropped. That’s nice.
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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers.
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That’s outside a pub near me!…………………………
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I’ve been reading about the tree felling in Enfield. Your story reminded me of it. Nice ‘sculpture’.
They really should plant a few trees for every one that’s felled. Thanks, Denise.
They made an auto-icon of Jeremy Bentham’s head after his death. They keep it in a cabinet
Now that’s weird! I just Googled it, and could hardly believe what I saw and read!
I like that you did not go down the totally sad road with this, Keith. New life made out of things that are less fine than they were. I like it.
I thought the sad ‘ole stump needed cheering up a bit!
Could not agree more.
Nicely written and well read, Keith.
Kind of you to say so, Mr. B!
That’s a fantastic transformation of a stump…it surely brought your story to life.
Thanks so much. As soon as I saw the picture, I remembered it!
I love the fact that almost as an afterthought you let us know that the tree, in the sapling lives on. Wonderful 😊
It was an afterthought! I had a few spare words and I thought it would be a nice way to use them.
I loved it!
Keith, I like how your story has elements of tragedy, fond recollections, anger, and in the end, hope. Beautiful storytelling <3
That’s so kind of you, Lisa, thank you.
You’re most welcome.
beautiful, a rebirth!
Indeed, thanks, Beth
I’m glad that the old tree has a baby growing up besides it.
I thought so, even if was just a last minute addition to my tale!
Cool thought.
You created a lovely story out of what could have been a sad situation.
Thanks, Mimi. It looked like it needed cheering up!
Indeed, that’s very nice! Love this, dear Keith.
I’m pleased! Thank you, Nancy.
The circle of life…and art. Great work, Keith.
Thanks so much, Will.
Dear Keith,
No doubt if this stump could talk, it would have many stories to tell. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Very true, Rochelle! Thank you.
What a beautiful story. That sculpture is fabulous.
Thanks, I like it!
What a lovely story of rebirth and hope.
I’m pleased you enjoyed it, thanks so much.
the old stump can now watch its sapling grow near it…nice
Indeed it can! Thanks, Nandini.
Loves how you approached this Keith – the chance of rebirth through the little acorn – lovely🥰 .
Thanks for your kind words.
I do love a happy tree story 🙂
So do I, trees bring such joy.
Trees are the best!
Turning an object from the past into a beautiful sculpture, reminds us of a life well spent.
I wonder will they create a statue of me after I am gone? (I doubt it).
Indeed it does.
Drop a few hints, you never know!
i’m stumped as to why folks would cut down a tree. don’t they realize how many years it took to grow?
I saw what you did there, and I quite agree. I think they should plant three for every one they destroy.