The story of The Ash Tree is a story of how the world came to be. At the beginning of time, the Earth was created. On the earth, only one thing existed: The Ash Tree. It was only a sapling at this time. Over the centuries it grew bigger. After several centuries, it grew sad. It asked the Sun: Why am I sad? The Sun replied: There is nothing on this Earth of yours. And so The Ash Tree lifted its roots, creating holes, and raised earth. The earth became the mountains. The Ash Tree asked the Sun to look away. The Sun obliged. As the sun looked away, it started to rain, filling the holes, creating the rivers, lakes, and oceans. It was content for several more centuries. One day, it grew lonely. It asked the Moon: Why am I lonely? The Moon replied: There is no life on this little planet of yours. And so the Ash Tree dropped its leaves, bringing the Animals and the People to the Earth. To all who read this story, realize this is fantasy, not real. But also realize, the whole world is alive. Do not think yourself above the rest. You are just one leaf from The Ash Tree. Epilogue: The Ash Tree has disappeared from the world. No one knows where it is. But rumor has it, every little shift, every storm, every rumble, is caused by the Ash Tree. So the Ash Tree is not always content, even to this day. So be careful how you treat the Earth. You may just make The Ash Tree mad....
I previously posted this story on Future Combat, under the username: Ashes_Fallen_Leaves. My mother read this to me for years. I hope you enjoy it (btw, it was mentioned on FC about a year ago. This does NOT have a TM to it, it is an original story, written by my Mother. I decided to repost it here, in memory of my mother, who died from Emphysima 2 months ago.)