For most of the year the plum tree in our back
yard is a nuisance. It hangs over the driveway and drops its seasonal debris on
my car. In the fall the leaves drop. In the summer the tasteless plums drop or
are thrown down by the squirrels. And at random times the raccoons break off a
branch that lands on the car hood and causes a small dent or scratch. BUT for a
few glorious days in the spring the tree completely redeems itself.
If we are really fortunate and
the rain or wind don’t come at this time we are treated to a wonderful event,
the tree in full bloom. The tree makes the yard smell divine and it looks like
a giant party dress made of white lace.
From my office window I have a special treat
when the sun is setting. The light is warm gold on the top of the Oak behind
the bright white plum. The pictures here are a feeble attempt to capture and
share this moment.
So when the leaves fall and the
sticky plums cover my car I remember these few days. It’s all worth it.