"Split Cherry Tree" is a short story written by Jesse Stuart. It tells the tale of a young boy named Davy who lives on a farm in Kentucky with his family. Davy is a curious and hardworking boy who loves to explore the land around him and learn new things.
One day, Davy comes across a cherry tree that has been split in half by a lightning bolt. Davy is fascinated by the tree and decides to climb up to the top to see what he can find. As he reaches the top, he finds a beautiful cherry blossom and picks it for his mother.
Davy's mother is delighted by the cherry blossom and decides to plant it in the garden. She tells Davy that the tree will grow strong and tall, just like him. Davy is thrilled by this news and can't wait to see the tree grow.
As the years pass, the cherry tree grows into a beautiful and majestic tree. Davy is proud of the tree and spends hours each day climbing up to the top to sit and watch the world go by. He becomes attached to the tree and begins to see it as a symbol of his own strength and resilience.
One day, Davy's father decides to cut down the cherry tree to make room for a new barn. Davy is heartbroken at the news and pleads with his father not to cut down the tree. Despite Davy's pleas, his father is determined to go through with it.
In the end, Davy's father agrees to spare the cherry tree and instead builds the barn around it. Davy is overjoyed at this decision and spends the rest of his days sitting in the branches of the cherry tree, watching over the farm and everything he holds dear.
"Split Cherry Tree" is a heartwarming tale about the bond between a boy and his beloved cherry tree. It teaches us the importance of cherishing the things we love and finding strength in the face of adversity.
