Trees

As a very small child I was afraid of large trees.  Now I can't live happily without them.  They are a source of amazement, that such vast beings can grow from tiny seeds; of consolation, being a constant, dependable presence that pre-dates and will outlast us; and of aesthetic satisfaction that nothing else supplies.

Shropshire abounds in trees, in number and variety, which is a major reason why I chose to live here.