The Waltz of the Persimmon Tree has intrigued me for over 42 years. Our first home had a persimmon tree outside a glass door from the kitchen to the patio. Our current home has two trees—an Hatchia in back and this giant Fuyu outside the living room. It is a gift of Fall each year as the leather green leaves turn to yellow, orange, then red and brown before leaving the tree naked to start the season all over again next year. (2009)