Hmm! Interesting. You have a very poetic flow to your words. Actually I think the first two paragraphs of this was the best part. The third paragraph takes it in another direction, or at least conjured a different tone, and for me that changed everything. The rest of this personal memoir still kept my interest (I don't usually read "fiction" on this site) but I must say again that the first two paragraphs are my favorite part. Your theme and "moral" of this is very true and I can empathize with it, although I cannot personally relate. Well...maybe. I might be able to write something like this about a maple tree in my yard I used to climb, so okay, I can relate as well. A place I used to go when I was younger to "get away," and such. Overall, great job with this and keep writing!!