trees fall

On this rare morning home from work (stuck with tissues constantly at my nose and a sore head from so much congestion), I sit and listen to the sounds that go on when no one is usually here to witness them.

Next door, the neighbors are taking down trees, tired of living in a virtual forest, I guess (we're out in the backwoods of the state). And yet, as I hear the chainsaws crying before echoing thuds of the enormous trunks coming down, I can't help but feel sad.

The earth shudders as they hit the ground, and it feels a shame.

(Perhaps this video posted by Carmella is too fresh in my mind...)

Growing is Forever from Jesse Rosten on Vimeo.