The Tree

     My favorite book as a child was The Giving Tree, back then I didn't really understand the entire message of the story besides the fact that a tree raised a child and gave him everything he needed. Now and then I still ponder about this novel, compare it to myself and find new messages - I hadn't realized how my favorite childhood novel had such a subconscious impact.
     The true story with this novel is that a tree loved its child so much that it watched him grow and gave every ounce of love till its death for the child's success. Aren't our parents doing that now? It's obviously different for everyone but for me, my mother is my giving tree. She raised me and my siblings as a single parent and did her best to give me everything she could, all she wants is the best for us. Like the tree, my mom became both mother and father, fed me with her apples of both wisdom and nourishment and most importantly showed me her love and compassion.
      The thing is, my life will not be the story of The Giving Tree. Though my mother is my giving tree, I will absolutely do my best to be her best apple that not only becomes successful but gives back to her. She truly doesn't understand how much I love her and appreciate her being by my side.