so that we will always remember the tree
a week before you turn 5
and a year after you tell me
all things must die
the ground-down stump
only remains that and
the drawing you make
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I really connected with this one. Thank you for writing it.
The image of this 5 year old knowing that everything must die is so haunting.
It always amazes me how much emotion and wisdom you can pack in such few words.
I’m reminded of Bill Peet’s book The Wump World.