human
Write a detailed description of a lonesome scene outside the road in the woods with a pine, roots, and a road.
assistant
A single pine stands, aloof and deserted, like a lone soldier after the battle, forgotten but yet on guard. Gnarled and twisted roots cling to the poor soil in a desperate grasp, yet this guardian still manages to provide a place for a small nest. The road widens as it winds to the north.