Deacon John Writes

Deacon John Writes:

I hope that the following will give you food for thought, particularly if you are feeling low. The West Wind is really very wise! There is an old fable that says: The West Wind once said to a Birch Tree: “Why are you so sad?” The beautiful Birch replied: “Because I am so useless. I cannot bear fruit like the Cherry and Apple Trees. Even the potato and the dumpy turnip are useful. I shall be of no use until I am cut down, and made into furniture, and sold as a bedroom suite. If only I could bear lovely things like cherries or apples.”

The West Wind laughed, and said: “I have just heard the apple grumbling, the cherry wailing, the potato and the turnip complaining. They all have their complaints. Listen to me while I tell you about love and yourself. There’s a man who works in the city. Nearly every day he walks out here like someone who is carrying a heavy burden. When he reaches the edge of this wood he looks at you, the Birch Tree. He raises his eyes, and just the sight of you fills him with happiness.  He goes back to the city brightened and cheered up. He does this not because of what you do, but because of who you are.” With my love for you all