The idea of cutting down the avocado tree has been simmering for a year or two, as the tree grows bigger and taller that could potentially pose an issue with the neighbor. When I first planted it from a seed more than seven years ago, it was just an experiment, never expecting it to soar roof-top as it craves for more sunlight. I know cutting it down would make us worry free. But can I bear to see it to be cut, a tree that has silently been part of our home for so many years, a tree where hummingbirds nested four or five times, and a tree that starts bearing fruits now?
No matter how grudging I am, I know it is time. So, last Saturday morning, we borrowed from our friend a sharp long cutter. With a ladder, LD climbed up, while I stood underneath watching and helping. Two avocados, heavy and still green, hanging high up amid leaves, in the places that I know so well now, were beckoning me. I paid my final tribute to them, being thankful that at least I waited for the day their fruits were borne.
On the early Sunday morning the next day, I customarily stepped out to the backyard for the fresh air, with a book in hand. My attention was inevitably turned to the spot where it used to have a big shady tree, but now only a nude pole. My sadness was momentary, as it was soon overcome with the bliss of reading in a brighter backyard, where sunlight was now shed fully, without any obstruction.
A coin has two sides, so does everything in the world.
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回复 '7grizzly' 的评论 : People suggested that I can try to move it, but I am not if it will survive or it is still too big for my small backyard. Thanks for your visit, my friend. Enjoy your weekend!
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It's a tragedy but I totally understand. I'm going to cut down some plants getting too big. But if it was going to go, winter is a good time.
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回复 'spot321' 的评论 : 点点好！我没有绿手指的，这些都是很容易养的植物，谢谢喜欢！
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A coin has two sides, so does everything in the world. 说的真好！想不到暖冬还是种植果树的高手。佩服！~~
两面圣手，中英文均驾驭自如。佩服！一点拙见：“being thankful that at least I waited the day their fruits were borne.” 要么改作 “I waited for the day" 但是作者是想说终于等到了那一天，或该作 “at least the day eventually came when the fruits were borne". 谢谢分享，学习了。
The idea of cutting down the avocado tree has been simmering for a year or two, as the tree grows bigger and taller that could potentially pose an issue with the neighbor. When I first planted it from a seed more than seven years ago, it was just an experiment, never expecting it to soar roof-top as it craves for more sunlight. I know cutting it down would make us worry free. But can I bear to see it to be cut, a tree that has silently been part of our home for so many years, a tree where hummingbirds nested four or five times, and a tree that starts bearing fruits now?
No matter how grudging I am, I know it is time. So, last Saturday morning, we borrowed from our friend a sharp long cutter. With a ladder, LD climbed up, while I stood underneath watching and helping. Two avocados, heavy and still green, hanging high up amid leaves, in the places that I know so well now, were beckoning me. I paid my final tribute to them, being thankful that at least I waited for the day their fruits were borne.
On the early Sunday morning the next day, I customarily stepped out to the backyard for the fresh air, with a book in hand. My attention was inevitably turned to the spot where it used to have a big shady tree, but now only a nude pole. My sadness was momentary, as it was soon overcome with the bliss of reading in a brighter backyard, where sunlight was now shed fully, without any obstruction.
A coin has two sides, so does everything in the world.
