Hermes and Zeus were visiting earth in disguise. They went to a village seeking shelter and a meal. Everyone turned them away except for an elderly couple named Baucus & Philemon who had next to nothing yet they were made welcome and shared whatever they had. The gods revealed themselves and told the couple that they would grant whatever they wished. So Baucus & Philemon requested that they pass on at the same time. The gods said fine then flooded the village leaving only the couples hovel. Awhile later the couple were walking along the new lake and they slowly turned into Lindon trees...their branches entwined.- From Poetry Jam (on Toast)