Five o'clock Alarm

Somehow, I awoke just before I heard the unmistakable sound of a crashing tree. Five am. The rain didn't seem that strong. Could have been wind. Saw two flashlights running around next door. Not on the properties. Anyway – here's the victim. Largest girth in Soggy Bottom.

But it was just a branch.

 Would qualify as a tree.

The old guy isn't the tallest. These are. Whatever they are.

This one's been around for awhile.

But the lord and King shall remain...

Your arm's off!
Tis merely a scratch.