linden tree

By anders pearson 07 May 2002

there was a huge linden tree in my grandmother’s yard in connecticut. the trunk was at least 5 feet in diameter and it had stood there longer than anyone could remember.

<p>everytime we visit, my grandmother points out the linden tree and how old it is and how close it is to the house and how it&#8217;s bound to fall down any day now and dear god don&#8217;t we hope it falls away from the house. i always look at this huge, sturdy looking tree and figure that it&#8217;s pretty solid and won&#8217;t fall down and grandma&#8217;s just worrying over nothing.</p>

<p>well, it fell down last friday. away from the house thankfully.</p>

<p>i should go visit again soon so i can see what it looks like. the tree was such a big part of the landscape that i can&#8217;t imagine the house without it towering over everything.</p>