The man looked up the tree with a smile, his immediate future taken care of.
That wood from the trunk would fetch him some good amount.
The branches and twigs he could save for coming winters to keep his family warm.
The leaves, he'd sell to some herb company as they had incredible medicinal properties.
And, the fruits - he and his children would eat those.
He had already enjoyed the oxygen the tree had given for years, but, it was time for it to go...till he found the next tree!
The tree look down at the man - it's impending death!
The tree has so many virtues
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds rather heartless doesn't it? The circle of life.
ReplyDeleteIt can’t be too sad when its life is spread everywhere! Interesting perspective!
ReplyDeleteThat's too sad. He could still enjoy many of the tree's gifts by letting it live, but the money, always the money...
ReplyDeleteSometimes it is necessary to cut down trees to sustain life. Sadly, at the end, the tree was aware of it's impending doom.
ReplyDeleteNandini, I very much appreciate your thoughtful story. Is it wrong of me to hope the man changes his mind and allows the tree to keep living? Even though the man can't see it, the oxygen it gives the man and his family also keeps giving life if left alone. Please may he find other sources for the things he wants to take.
ReplyDeleteI think we do not give trees enough credit. Wonderful take on the prompt.
ReplyDeletethanks a lot everyone ;-)
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