Appendix 3

The Futility of Old Sorrows and Regret
The origin of the name Yew Rue.

Yew- n. the yew shrub, a symbol of sorrow, death, or resurrection. Yew’s poisonous sap related to the Poison Hemlock. It’s wood used for arrow shafts.

Rue- n. sorrow; repentance or regret.