AN: Just a little something to help me get my groove back. Based on Brad Paisley & Allison Krauss' "Whiskey Lullaby".
Beneath The Willow
Prologue
A chorus of quiet weeping accompanied the guitar and dobro in the midst of the blazing August heat. The men stood stoic, pillars of strength for their women, as the late afternoon sun baked the earth, save for the plot of freshly upturned dirt that sat at the base of a large weeping willow. As Pastor Weber ducked through the overhanging branches, the cries grew louder, one in particular seeming to echo across the empty field. At the subtle nod of his head the musicians slowed their rhythmic playing to a stop and removed their hats in respect as the service began.
"Dearly beloved, we have gathered here today to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Jasper William Hale."