100 words

Keith's Ramblings

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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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45 thoughts on “100 words”

  1. Denise Hammond's avatar Denise Hammond Jul 23, 2025 / 13:48

    I’ve been reading about the tree felling in Enfield. Your story reminded me of it. Nice ‘sculpture’.

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Jul 23, 2025 / 16:42

      They really should plant a few trees for every one that’s felled. Thanks, Denise.

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  2. Neil MacDonald's avatar Neil MacDonald Jul 23, 2025 / 14:30

    They made an auto-icon of Jeremy Bentham’s head after his death. They keep it in a cabinet

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Jul 23, 2025 / 16:45

      Now that’s weird! I just Googled it, and could hardly believe what I saw and read!

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  3. Dale's avatar Dale Jul 23, 2025 / 14:48

    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.

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  4. MrBinks's avatar MrBinks Jul 23, 2025 / 16:03

    Nicely written and well read, Keith.

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  5. CGraith's avatar CGraith Jul 23, 2025 / 17:42

    That’s a fantastic transformation of a stump…it surely brought your story to life.

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  6. Violet Lentz's avatar Violet Lentz Jul 23, 2025 / 19:03

    I love the fact that almost as an afterthought you let us know that the tree, in the sapling lives on. Wonderful 😊

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  7. Lisa or Li's avatar Lisa or Li Jul 23, 2025 / 19:16

    Keith, I like how your story has elements of tragedy, fond recollections, anger, and in the end, hope. Beautiful storytelling ❤

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  9. Sadje's avatar Sadje Jul 24, 2025 / 00:16

    I’m glad that the old tree has a baby growing up besides it.

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  12. Will's avatar Will Jul 24, 2025 / 02:42

    The circle of life…and art. Great work, Keith.

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  13. rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff Jul 24, 2025 / 11:56

    Dear Keith,

    No doubt if this stump could talk, it would have many stories to tell. Nicely done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  17. poetisatinta's avatar poetisatinta Jul 24, 2025 / 17:24

    Loves how you approached this Keith – the chance of rebirth through the little acorn – lovely🥰 .

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  19. James McEwan's avatar James McEwan Jul 25, 2025 / 15:10

    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).

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  20. plaridel's avatar plaridel Jul 26, 2025 / 19:24

    i’m stumped as to why folks would cut down a tree. don’t they realize how many years it took to grow?

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    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings Jul 27, 2025 / 17:09

      I saw what you did there, and I quite agree. I think they should plant three for every one they destroy.

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