A Logger, A Beloved Tree, A Story

Have you learned of the curious and touching saga
of Frank Knight (a professional logger by trade)

and his heart~legacy elm?
Have you read of the decades he devoted

to protecting New England's tallest elm tree?
( a tree ancient and venerable at 217 years)

Have you heard their saga?

~ If not you should ~

It is a study of

seemingly opposing sides

of a coin caring

for each other.

It is a lesson in dedication,
a lesson in defending

something dear to your heart.

It is a saga

written by the deeds of one man
and a single tree

that (it seems to me)

enriched the world by

example.

And now that the final chapter

has been penned for them both

 the saga continues
 teaches still...

Mr Knight, in his way,
touched those who observed
his dedication
touched those who now honor him

and honor that which he 

so deeply cared for.

It's a simple, inspiring, lovely saga

a reminder to each of us

that we all hold seeds of inspiration.

Plant your seeds

Travel gently,
travel together
logger and elm....