In response to the prompt at Friday Fictioneers, the image for the prompt, courtesy of Björn Rudberg.
Appreciating Nature
{Word count: 100}
The place was beautiful, green unlike any park we’d seen in the city.
Even the steps that led to a pond below had grass and flowers growing on it.
“How serene is this, this lap of nature. I could get lost here forever, or write a poem about it.”
Alan had voiced what I felt, but hearing his words, I burst out laughing.
“What’s so funny?”
He looked at me, confused, but his voice held no remorse.
I stepped toward the pond, then turned around.
“You, whose company continues to pollute such lands, are appreciating it beyond words. How ironic!”
(24th December 2014)
Vinay Leo R.
Poetry & writing are to me, a breath of fresh air in a life that is sometimes covered by the smoke of sorrow or self doubt. They also become the sweets I share to celebrate when life offers me a reason to. But most of all, they are to me, my life. For each word I write is a piece of my heart, a thought that just had to find its way into the world.
Dear VL,
That’s some cruel irony.
shalom,
Rochelle
It is, as you say, a cruel irony, Rochelle. But I hope the appreciation becomes remorse and they find some way to not pollute.
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I would say that we are many living that irony.. polluting the things we find most serene and beautiful-
(Björn Rudberg (brudberg) recently posted…The emigrant)
Definitely seems to be many, Björn. I hope it becomes lesser and lesser, and soon.
(Vinay Leo R. recently posted…After Death)
Sometimes, we just don’t realize how our actions are affecting others indirectly…
that was said beautifully Leo.
No we don’t realize it, Pixie. Glad you liked the story.
(Vinay Leo R. recently posted…Appreciating Nature)
Quite captivating and ironic in just a few lines. Gives a strong point to ponder over.
(Nibha recently posted…Restless Truth)
Yes indeed, Nibha. What we think may not be reflected in our actions at times.
(Vinay Leo R. recently posted…Appreciating Nature)
The action and words of Alan do not match. Yes, pollution is a very grave issue.
(kalpana solsi recently posted…Satyameva Jayate)
Very grave, Kalpana. Unfortunately, many such people exist.
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Dear Vinay,
So often it is this way. Every villain is a hero in his own mind.
Aloha,
Doug
(Douglas MacIlroy recently posted…Long Time Coming)
Oh. Yes, now that I think of it. Very true, Doug 🙂 Have a nice Sunday.
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Vinay,
True irony. I hope the lesson begins to sink in before all is lost.
All my best,
Marie Gail
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Thanks, Marie. Yes, I hope so too.
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