My Favorite Summer Tree
My favorite summer tree is in full bloom now. It has a very smooth trunk, and the flowers are pink, red, purple, or white. Can you guess what kind of tree I am talking about? In English, we call it crepe myrtle. In Japanese, it is called “sarusuberi.” It is said that the trunk is so smooth that even monkeys will fall off. This tree is also found in China, but the Chinese name has a different meaning. It means “red for 100 days.” That’s because the flowers of the tree stay in bloom for a long time. Last Thursday, I drove along a road that had crepe myrtle on both sides. It was so beautiful that I had to stop and take a photo! (125 words) Jaremaga now comes out online on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. To become a paid subscriber and read it 5 days a week, go to “Support Jaremaga” below for more information. You can send me a comment or your own story at jaremaga@gmail.com