A Tale of the Fox and the Elder Tree
In a quiet garden, nestled among camellia plants, an unexpected visitor made its appearance - a fox with a fiery red bushy tail. The speaker, who had never before set foot in this location, was filling a watering can when the fox ran close by.
The encounter at the Elm Tree, as the location came to be known, was not just an ordinary meeting. For the speaker, it was a moment that brought back a flood of memories, memories that had remained untouched for the past four decades.
These memories were of a dear mother, a little sister, and the speaker themselves, all connected to a friend named Julia and her brother, Robert. The Elm Tree, it seemed, was a place where their souls had found rest.
The sharing of these long-forgotten memories led to tears that persisted, much like the memories themselves. The speaker had never shared these stories before, and the tears were a testament to the depth of emotion they held.
The fox, with its appearance in this poignant moment, brought a smile to the speaker's face. It was as if the fox had come to offer comfort, to acknowledge the grief that was still present.
The memories shared at the Elm Tree were dedicated to Julia and Robert, and Coral and Sarah - loved ones who had left their mark on the speaker's life. The fox, in its own way, seemed to honour these memories, adding a unique and unexpected twist to the emotional reunion.
As the sun began to set, the fox disappeared, leaving the speaker alone with their thoughts and the memories that had been awakened. The Elm Tree, once just a location, had become a symbol of remembrance, a place where the speaker could honour those they had lost and cherish the memories they shared.
In the newfound serenity of the Elm Tree, the speaker found a link between the past and the present, as the sight of the fox stirred memories of an outdoor-living lifestyle they once shared with Julia and Robert, their home-and-garden becoming a sanctuary for reminiscing.
Amidst the tranquil setting of the gardens, the encounter with the fox represented more than just a surprise visit; it was a symbolic nod to the life they had once led, echoing their shared love for the lifestyle of outdoor-living that was deeply intertwined with their home-and-garden.
