Fiction logo

The forest cries

The fantasy story of the forest where I live mourns!

By NgoanbiboPublished 2 months ago 7 min read
2

In a peaceful village, there is a small family consisting of An, father and mother. An's family is a farmer, they live and work in a small house in the countryside. Every day, An's family spends time planting, taking care of plants and raising livestock to make a living. They put effort and dedication into agricultural work, following the cycles of nature and dedicating themselves to the land they love. An's family lives simply and happily in the natural life of the village, always appreciating traditional values and family love. An with handsome facial features and sparkling eyes. An has smooth, bright skin and a good-looking face with clear lines. An always appears confident in all situations, with a warm smile. An is a gentle person, always carrying gentleness and affection, always listening and sharing with a benevolent soul, ready to help people in difficult times. With a gentle and respectful personality, An always creates trust and friendliness when meeting. Rex is a lovely dog, strong and loyal in appearance, with smooth golden brown fur, Rex's sparkling eyes exude intelligence and loyalty, showing companionship and willingness to protect. Protect the owner in all circumstances. Rex has good hunting instincts, always ready to protect his loving family. With a loyal and gentle personality, Rex is a trustworthy companion in An's daily life.

Their lives suddenly changed when An's mother contracted a serious illness, and his father had a serious accident while working in the forest. An's father died in an accident caused by a tree crushing him, leaving a heartbreaking moment for the whole family. An, the only son, faces the responsibility of taking care of his mother and maintaining a living for both of them.

An only has one companion, which is Rex. Rex is always by An's side, sharing his sadness and joy in the most difficult moments. With Rex's help, An tried to earn extra income by doing small jobs in the village to cover her mother's treatment costs.

On the way to find precious medicine for his beloved mother, An and his loyal dog Rex entered the deep forest. When they approached the water stream in the forest, they decided to rest to regain strength for their next journey. The stream has little water, the rocks on the stream bottom are clearly sticking out. Rocks that were previously covered by water are exposed, creating a dry and different scene than when the water flow was full. The protruding rocks will create unique shapes and create a special natural beauty for the stream. While sitting by the stream, An and Rex suddenly heard a faint wailing sound from the water. They were surprised and curious, moving closer to find out the origin of that sound.

Through the sound of gurgling water, they heard:

Rock: “The stream does not give much water, which leads to the stream not providing enough water to create a large flow. This not only affects people's ability to bathe but also causes hot dry ice due to lack of water circulation. Hot dry rocks can increase the temperature of the surrounding environment, affecting the ecology and life of creatures living in the stream area."

The water replied: "Because humans have damaged the forest and destroyed the watershed, water retention has been affected, so we are in the same situation as the rock, the water gradually becomes scarce and polluted".

As the journey continued, An and Rex suddenly encountered a flock of bees flying in the air. The bees accidentally wandered into a nearby area and overheard their voices.

An and Rex were surprised to hear the bees tell the story of their difficult search for honey. The bees shared about the increasingly scarce food source due to climate change and environmental destruction. They have to overcome many difficulties and have to fly far and dangerous distances to find honey for the colony and to nourish the entire bee community. An and Rex listened to the bees' story with sadness and sympathy. They understand that not only humans but also animals and nature are facing serious challenges from climate change and human impacts.

By the hot afternoon, An and Rex felt tired and hungry after a long journey. They decided to find a shady place under a big tree to rest and snack on the food they brought. Surprisingly, while lying under the shade of a tree, An heard gentle voices coming from the surrounding trees.

The majestic old oak tree began: "What must we do to stop human destruction? We are witnessing the degradation of forests, loss of water streams, and increasingly polluted air."

The young and dynamic pine tree responded: "We need to unify and find a way to communicate with humans. They need to understand that we also have emotions and the right to live peacefully on this planet."

The little willow added weakly: "But how can we convince them when our tears of mourning cannot be seen? What should we do?"

Finally, the tall fern spoke strongly: "Let's combine our powers, emit electric waves from our souls to create a great influence on people. We cannot give up hope." hope, because we are the last guardians of nature."

Suddenly waking up, An realized that he had been dreaming of trees talking to each other about the painful issue of being destroyed by humans, when the forest is increasingly disappearing and the air is becoming polluted. An was moved when listening to the stories of the trees, feeling the pain from the trees' stories, from the loss and despair when their living environment was seriously affected by human impact.

On the way to continue her journey to find medicine for her mother, An suddenly encountered an unusual situation. An heard the sound of a snake crawling up a tree to eat eggs in a bird's nest. Snakes are looking for ways to hunt to feed themselves. However, when the snake approached the bird's nest, the bird resisted strongly.

Snake: "I have no other choice, I'm starving to death."

Bird: "We also have difficulty raising baby birds. My species is almost extinct, so I beg the snakes not to eat the bird eggs."

The battle between snakes and birds took place fiercely, revolving around protecting the nest and the life of the young. Bird's request is a request from the heart, from a sense of esteem and trying to protect his species. Birds express hope and the desire to live with sharing and understanding from other creatures in nature.

Despite many difficulties and dangers, An always believes in Rex's ability to lead and protect him and his luck. With consensus and each other's help, they finally found the precious medicinal plant in an area deep in the forest.

An cut some medicinal leaves and hurried back to the village with Rex. After processing it into medicine, An's mother gradually began to recover and recover from her illness. An and Rex have brought happiness and hope to the whole family in their small house in the countryside.

Epilogue!

The idea of forests “lamenting” is a poetic and metaphorical way to express the profound impact of deforestation and habitat destruction on natural ecosystems. Although forests do not represent literal complaints, the consequences of human activities such as logging, agriculture and urbanization can indeed devastate forest ecosystems.

When trees are cut down and forests cleared at an unsustainable rate, it disrupts the delicate balance of ecosystems and threatens biodiversity and the health of vital habitats. This. The loss of trees leads to the destruction of habitats for countless species of plants and animals, leading to species extinction, loss of genetic diversity and disruption of ecological processes.

Furthermore, deforestation contributes to climate change by releasing stored carbon into the atmosphere and reducing the ability of forests to absorb carbon dioxide from the air. This exacerbates global warming and leads to more frequent and severe environmental disasters such as wildfires, droughts and floods.

Although the forest itself does not complain, the consequences of deforestation can be compared to the forest "crying" in the form of environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, and disruption of natural ecosystems. As stewards of the planet, it is our responsibility to listen to these silent cries and take action to protect and preserve forests for future generations. This includes advocating for sustainable land use practices, supporting conservation efforts, and promoting policies that prioritize the health and well-being of forest ecosystems. By working together to tackle the root causes of deforestation, we can ensure a more sustainable and harmonious relationship between people and the natural world.

Protecting forests is an environmental imperative that people need to urgently fulfill!

Fantasy
2

About the Creator

Ngoanbibo

Reader insights

Be the first to share your insights about this piece.

How does it work?

Add your insights

Comments (1)

Sign in to comment
  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 months ago

    This was a fantastic story with a very powerful message!

Find us on social media

Miscellaneous links

  • Explore
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Support

© 2024 Creatd, Inc. All Rights Reserved.