I have heard those tales, and the image of willow spirits keeping watch at night feels like a gentle promise from the forest. It reminds me that every plant has a quiet way of caring for its surroundings, even if we don’t notice it. The idea that the willows are guardians gives the woods a comforting presence, like a soft lullaby in the dark. It makes me think about how nature keeps its own quiet watch, unseen yet steady.