In a Circle of Pines

We followed the path to the top of a hill not knowing what we might find What we discovered was a lone headstone surrounded by a circle of pines. There was only a last name written on it neath the words… ’In memory of’ but all around the headstone were other indicators of love. How do we know this person was loved? Because this headstone sits on a tiny hill where it looks up and out at the mountains where the air is surprisingly still. We imagine friends of this person came together and created this design… a resting place with a beautiful view shaded by a circle of pines. There are no dates on the headstone no way of knowing when this person was enshrined… We guess it was a long time ago judging by the height of the pines. Over the years the pine needles have nestled making a soft bed under the trees It is a beautiful place to rest for a moment or recline for an eternity. And we feel blessed to have discovered a place where the elements of nature intertwine… to form such a beautiful memorial in the midst of a circle of pines.