I found a pebble on the beach today...
As a young child I had the realisation that nature could and would survive without the presence of man but not man without the presence of nature…
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warn smooth and shiny by the constant movement of the ocean
dark and silky smooth to the touch
I turned it over and over in my hand
savouring the feel on my palm
wondering where it had been
where it came from
I saw a shell being tossed on the edge of the waves
rolling back and forth as the tide ebbed and flowed
how far had it travelled to get to this land
what little creature had been the architect of this piece
the spiralled shape and warm peachy colours
looked like a jewel of the sea
I found a leaf lying on the sand
floated here from farther afield
discarded by the tree when no longer needed
the colours now fading
but showing the beauty of its structure
long veins and arteries exposed by weather and time
As I wandered along with my treasures
of nature in my hand
I pondered on the question of whether
this world of ours would be better off
without the presence of man…
Shoaib .
beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Teacup replied
Thanks so much Shoaib x
lawrie .
jumps up and down with delight, delight at this fantastic write, to many great lines to choose from, so i should just say what shoaib said so well…..BEAUTIFUL x
Teacup replied
You are too kind again Mr Lawrie – can picture you jumping with delight, makes me want to jump too – anyone got a skipping rope! lol xxxxxxxxxxx
autumnwind
I’ve often pondered that very thought. What a beautiful write. xoxoxo
Teacup replied
A bit overwhelming as a child to realise this about mankind.. thank you for the lovely comment Shar x
Teacup replied
Thank you so much for the fav Shar xxx
linaji
Oh my darling.. I was walking with you this was so well done.. and I must say.. why not man.. who can ponder the beauty of each.. the energy the life gets from our joy keeps everything in perspective.. what a lovely piece!
Teacup replied
Thank you linaji – your company on the walk was a pleasure to have. Thank you for your wonderful words. xxx
JRGarland
You reminded me of my childhood walking along the oceanfront and collecting all sorts of shells and stones. Wonderful moments in time. Well written.
Teacup replied
Thanks JR – the simplist childhood pleasures can be the ones that last with us for ever. xx
Ric Alexander
Thought provoking stuff here ! It has given me an idea for an image i felt nothing for, but took all the same. Now it has a purpose. I will work on it once i have caught up on my comments. Thank you !
Teacup replied
Hello there dear friend, will be rushing back from my comments/replies to see your image…can’t wait. xx ooh, and thanks xxx
Isa Rodriguez
Teacup replied
Thanks so much Isa – am very honoured. xxx
Matt Penfold
Nature certainly would be better off without us Alison, A lovely piece of writing :-)
Teacup replied
Thank you Matt. As I said to Shar, a scary realisation when I was young, that we are totally dependant on nature but it not on us! x
sandra22
Alison…a stunning and oh so thoughtful write about man versus nature…..sandra xx
Teacup replied
Thank you so much Sandra – these things buzz around in the corner of the mind and then bing! come out in words… I really enjoyed writing this, took me to a wonderful place called nature! xxx
ArcadiaTempest
A really superb write my friend….your gentle way of ‘talking’ to the reader in this makes one listen and at the end when you pose your philosophical questions….are hearts and minds are open to really think about how man can be so reckless with ourbeautiful opal jewel ....Definitely a fav for me me thinks
Teacup replied
Thank, thank you. The first line just came to me and then just flowed from there… a subject that I have been pondering for a very long time!! xxx
ArcadiaTempest
forgive the typo’s pls…..XX
Teacup replied
typo’s typo’s – me see no typo’s… have too many of my own to notice anyone elses!! xxx
tracyxkeema
wonderful writing, descriptive, thought-provoking and very honest, enjoyed it x
Teacup replied
Thanks so much tracy. Something that has been with me for so long but have only just found that I can write it out… xx