It was easily the biggest Willow tree, and among the larger of all trees, in the neighborhood. As soon as I saw it gracefully swaying in the Spring breeze it grabbed my heart. I always tell folks “We bought the tree; the house came with it.” It pains me so to see the life threatening damage – likely it’s demise – a lightning strike and subsequent damage from “pests” have caused the old tree over the past two years or so. Many days it’s lush, green canopy has provided me shade from the heat and rest during times of weariness.
Willow tree older
than me – lightning strike shortens
Your life – such a shame
Linked to Haiku Horizons 65th weekly prompt: the word “shame” and CDHK episode #736.
Potholes in the Road of Life 
A very sensitive haiku,.. I like it..
RS
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That is a shame. Willow trees are so mysterious and beautiful! ♥ Nice haiku!
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Thank you 🙂
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It is so sad when trees get too old. Willows are graceful. It would be a shame to lose this one .
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The very thought breaks my heart. Maybe it will recover – I hope at least
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Beautifully done!
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Thank you 🙂
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Welcome.
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A similar thing happened to my grandmother’s weeping willow. You sound so connected to yours. Sorry to hear it is ailing. I could only imagine the sadness if our solitary tree were to fall ill.
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I do love that old tree. Perhaps it will heal with a little more time – I hope at least.
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We’re sending you some tree hugs. Xx
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Sooner or later we all get struck down…
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True 😦
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No problem; I’ll try to make sure to not do it again (memory slips at times, old age lol)
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However, endings can be as beautiful as beginnings…
Part of a Rice Field
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sensitive and powerful….
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Very nice.
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Thank you 🙂
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🙂
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Certainly a shame … what a wonderful story Greg I can feel with you. In my neighborhood they have de-rooted the old willows … we lost a piece of histroy with it.
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