Growth Rings

When a tree learns to say goodbye, it forms growth rings.

Goodbyes in the world are all sad. When we deeply worry about how to make farewells less painful, the tree learns about love.

When it must say goodbye, the tree engraves a layer of loving memories onto its heart.

All history repeats itself. But not as simple repetition, it grows in concentric circles. A tree, too, grows outward layer by layer from a small circle. Each year without fail, it creates a new growth ring. It swallows the memories of love and pain, drawing beautiful circles.

goodbye, love, growth