Alas, worry dried them to death!
The government announced the launching of a huge project in the valley. The deeply rooted, decades-old denizens of the area held the announcement as their death warrant. They trembled in terror and moaned the loss of joy, peace, and life that was to come shortly. They imagined how helmeted men would come around with devices and instruments, big and small, to move, measure and mark the targets. Then one day they would all be chopped or burnt alive one by one mercilessly. They would not be able even to run away from callous killers.
Alas, worry dried them to death! 24/2/2023 11:55:05 am
A dramatic reminder of how fragile life is. Thank you, Paritosh.
Rashna Tessa Walton
24/2/2023 01:59:58 pm
Trees are incredibly attuned. I may be mistaken but I equate your tale with our leafy cousins.
Krystyna
24/2/2023 02:55:24 pm
Dramatically told, a story worthy of afterthought and reflection on the callous decision-making of governments. Well done, Paritosh.
Sivan Pillai
25/2/2023 09:20:16 am
Unfortunately, it is the same ole question: development or environment? You have brought out the problem very well, Paritosh.
Paritosh Chandra Dugar
25/2/2023 01:07:39 pm
Thank you Don, Rashna, Krystyna, and Sivan for your inspiring comments. Comments are closed.
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