To many, the tree was a tall, forbidding thing. Dark leaves littered its knobbly, overhanging branches, and it towered far above the other trees in the forest. The people of the village told tourists it was haunted; heck, some of the residents believed it themselves, but not Abigail.1
Abigail grew up beside the forest, and she loved that tree. It was her comfort and solace. She shared her first kiss under that tree, got married under its shade . When she was younger, she would climb up its strong branches to read or just find peace. When she cried, its branches would be a comforting arm around her shoulder. She had been through more with it than she had with anyone else.2
Gazing up at it in adoration, she touched its trunk gently. One hand still resting on it, Abigail turned to watch the funeral before her. She smiled, glad her children respected her wish to be buried here.3
As they lowered the coffin into the ground, Abigail felt her spirit being pulled along with it; merging with the earth, and becoming one with the tree she loved so well.
Author notes
Yes. I know it sucks. Despite the editing. Oh well.
Gah! I completely forgot to put this in for the rules! Sorry Taylor.
K, something random about the opposite sex... Most guys like sports. There. Not exactly creative, but it was on a spur of the moment.
A contest entry
- Adjectives, Verbs, and Nouns.... Oh My! by Taylor Renee.
160 points, ended October 14, 14 entries
Honorable winner
• next story in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Lol this was very wonderful, the girl and feeling for trees are very strong, that even when she died the spirit wont leave the tree. Awsome Story!
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very good imagination it definatly doesnt suck
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This was great! What do you mean 'it sucks'. Images were great, description awesome. You could expand on this but its fine as is also. I liked it a lot. The ending was just an awesome zest to an already great piece.
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I didn't think it sucked at all! I quite liked it. Your imagery and wording went well with the story. Great job!
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No it didn't suck! This was a very good piece! I really enjoyed it!
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This is really great Naila!
You wrote it so poetically...it's really lovely and has an endearing quality to it, even though so brief. The way you described that tree made me feel as if I could love it too.
(You know... you really need to STOP putting down your writing!! You are better than you give yourself credit for...)
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P.S: I LOVE your new avatar! It's beautiful.
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Thanks! :0)
It was time for a change...I like it too.
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Thanks, V.
Really, it means a lot, especially coming from you.
A man is his own worst critic. In this case, I'm my own most TRUTHFUL critic. 
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It does not suck!
I absolutely love this! I would've never thought of it. It's original. It's awesome. :]
Really! I love how you sort of showerd her history with the tree. That was great.
Thanks so much for entering my contest, and, of course, I wish you the absolute best of luck!
xoxo
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Tay
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Really? WOOT!!!
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Haha. How could I have thought you would?
Okay then!
Here's four words; two of each. You can choose one of each, or more. [Haha, don't worry, I'm not cheating. I'm doing double for everyone]
Charming.
Adoration.
Forbidding.
Hatred.
[As much as I hate that last one, no pun intendid, I'll admit, it's a good prompt.]
:] So! Get to work
Just kidding.
Tell me if you absolutely can't be inspired.
xoxo
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As if I need to sign off.
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