A beech tree stands creaking, groaning, but never moving. Even when the wind blows, the branches do not stir. It is barren of leaves, all days of the year. Some say it once was alive, that it basked viridian in the spring, offered shade in the summer, and had leaves that turned to warm copper in the fall. But it has changed over the years. It was given a new purpose, a new name. The Whipping Tree.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, when all I really want is five.

30 day writing challenge inspired by @ashwee411 Project to keep me busy and enhance writing skills. On The Agenda: Day 1: Your Best Friend Day 2: Your Ex Day 3: Beauty is…? Day 4: Thankful Day 5: How Have You Changed in the Past 2 Years? Day 6: What Makes a Hero? Day 7: Something That You Miss -Missing- Day 9: What Is the Root of All Evil? Day 10: What is the thing that women desire most? Day 11: The Truth Is… Day 12: What is Love? Day 13: I Would Never… Day 14: What Inspires You? Day 15: A Favorite Memory Day 16: Something That You’re Proud Of Day 17: How You Hope you’re Future Will Be Like Day 18: Views on Alcohol and Drugs Day 19: Discuss Your First Love and First Kiss Day 20: A Dream Day 21: I See… Day 22: Five Weird Things about You Day 23: A Time When You Thought Of Ending Your Own Life Day 24: A Moment You Felt the Most Satisfied With Your Life Day 25: A Thing You Like and Dislike About Yourself Day 26: Discuss 5 Top Pet Peeves Day 27: Discuss Top 5 Favorite Songs Day 28: Comfort Day 29: Where You See Yourself In 10 Years Day 30: A Quote You Try To Live By