Wishtree

by Katherine Applegate

Trees have a rather complicated relationship with people, after all. One minute you’re hugging us. The next minute you’re turning us into tables and tongue depressors.

Old as I am, I’ve seen both good and bad. But I’ve seen far more good than bad.

Hollows are proof that something bad can become something good with enough time and care and hope.

Making others feel safe is a fine way to spend your days.

We grow as we must grow, as our seeds decided long ago.”

“I can’t control everything in life, Bongo,” I said gently. “And if I could, what fun would that be?