What a fascinating, layered way to measure time, Jesse. We get what was going on in the larger world--presidential debate, Sandy Hook, protests; what was going on in the tree's world--sunlight, being tapped, ice storms; and what was going on where those two intersect: your world. Clearing land, your home, making syrup. Thank you for this piece.
Incredible, Jesse—this is one of the most original and insightful posts I’ve come across.
Thank you, Erin, for saying that. I appreciate it.
Excellent arboreal history, Jesse! 👏
"My aspens dear, whose airy cages quelled,
Quelled or quenched in leaves the leaping sun,
All felled, felled, are all felled;
Of a fresh and following folded rank
Not spared, not one"
-- Gerard Manley Hopkins
Chilling poem, Baird.
Thank you for sharing it and reading my piece.
What a fascinating, layered way to measure time, Jesse. We get what was going on in the larger world--presidential debate, Sandy Hook, protests; what was going on in the tree's world--sunlight, being tapped, ice storms; and what was going on where those two intersect: your world. Clearing land, your home, making syrup. Thank you for this piece.
How fascinating Jesse to use your maple tree as a timeline for events. This was really interesting thank you for posting this.
Thank you, Bette. I’m glad you enjoyed it.