fdelano Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Along the Road Black walnut fruit, from rows of ancient twisted trees, pruned yearly to allow passage along the country road, still falls copiously to the macadam road to blacken from bright green hulls, smashed by tires, unheeded and unwanted. Luckily for numerous competing plants, the poisonous excretions seldom reach fertile ground, instead covering the right-of-way of walkers and drivers who have no intention of striving to reach the rich meat of the well-protected balls, gifts unopened, without resentment. Drivers and pedestrians crush or kick aside the supposed debris impediments. Early settlers of the land, especially and carefully planted germs to produce a row of protective shade and dependable nourishment along the boundaries of property. The value of the trees now lies only in the admiration of passers by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 The title works on a couple of levels. Of course, this takes place "along the road," but it's also a journey in time: ... Earlier residents of the land, especially those who carefully planted the germs, produced a row of protective shade and dependable nourishment along the boundaries of property. The value of the crooked trees now lie in the admiration of passers by. The place has a soul of its own. It doesn't welcome today's motorist, though it does nothing to impede him. Its mannerism is one of superficial hospitality. I love that The walnuts/are unaffected by any emotions. !!! Tony Quote Here is a link to an index of my works on this site: tonyv's Member Archive topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdelano Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hi Tony. I had forgotten posting this "old" brain dropping. Thank you for your cogent observations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I second Tony's review. As a tree lover I find this particularly appealing. And it never surprises me how much is missed by so many in the modern rush of life. A stroll can be an education that illuminates details one misses in a car. Affords time for stimulation of the mind: time, to digress if one is so inclined, to think of something other than just the next speedy destination. Enjoyed. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdelano Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Thank you, Geoff. I greatly miss my daily walks and connection to a real world. On my ancient road, signs of previous generations are still evident, but you have to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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