The Almond Tree

This is only the beginning...

Great, billowy eaves of branches dangled over the whispering grass as cheery birds hummed sweet tunes to their work.

A cool breeze sprang upon that open expanse and over the waving green leaves high overhead.

The sweet smell of almond flowers drifted about the strong tree's trunk.

Fresh, ripe almonds crunched in the mouth with a salty-sweet bite.

The whole air of the place lifted the spirit and refreshed the soul, as if the Maker Himself had come to rest here beside the tree and fill the expanse with peace.

And so many had come here for a rest--a splendid nap beneath the swaying leaves.

So many memories were held here. So many lives had been changed here. And so many more still would.