Fallen Oak and The Sunshine

Last week, we lost another large oak. Its trunk snapped about 15 feet up and fell taking small trees and branches with it. The insides look like pulverized dust. 

I was, of course, filled with tremendous sadness. I always take it personally. Was there something that I could have done to help it live a longer life?

Then, I am usually relieved that no one was hurt – other than the plants and trees in its falling wake. 

And, I noticed the sunlight pouring through – into the void. It was beautiful. 

What has fallen has made space for other things to grow and thrive. 

I sat in the sun smelling the oak’s dust, thanking the tree for being here, and wondering what will grow next.