I need Love
Written 4-5 yrs ago
Draft of 19th Aug. 2004
Prateek moved around, lost touching each little plant as if trying to find a friend amongst the hundreds of saplings that surrounded him. The air felt lull and dry around him and he hoped to get out fast, if only he could decide on which one sapling would be the best for his school project.
Holding gently the little plant in his hand Prateek continuously asked questions about how he was to ensure a healthy papaya tree. Prateek had taken up the responsibility of planting and supporting the growth of a tree on behalf of his class in support of the ‘Plant a Tree’ drive in his District.
In midst of the ephemera of his life Prateek found great pleasure in taking note of the progress of the sapling in his backyard which had since 3 years grown into a big plant. He had taken great care of the tree and had always been proud that his tree seemed extremely healthy.
It was long before Prateek had finished his schooling and left his hometown to join a prestigious institute. In his growing up, Prateek had always actively supported environmental causes, especially Vegetarianism. He continued the same and played an important role in the Environmental club of his college, standing strong against animal slaughter.
As he returned home after almost a year at college, he laid his eyes at his tree and waited there staring the lost beauty of the organism he had so dearly loved. As he walked inside greeting his parents his mind wandered accusing various persons for the poor care of his papaya tree. Relaxing in front of the television, Prateek reasoned what was it that a grown up tree would require; proper care was anyway taken by the gardener; switching through various channels he paused listening to a speech for vegetarianism.
Prateek lost himself in the words, it seemed to him he was making up his words, he wasn’t sure, he did not want to be
I am sure they feel hurt; we humans have never respected or considered interests of other living organisms on earth. They would if they could, sure say ‘You’ve taken away all freedom from us, trapped us, made our lives nothing but to serve your petty reasons. Of what little liberty was given to us by god, you’ve snatched away. Think of us in our natural habitat: free, not grown only for being consumed, having dignity of life and death in Mother Nature’s hand.’ As our population grows we have lost track of how many killings we make just for filling up our endless hunger.
Shook in the very depths of his perception he realized a very obvious truth that had evaded the common minds of us all. He rushed in the backyard and reached out for The Tree hugging it. Tears rolled down his eyes as a whole new world opened up before him.
Draft of 19th Aug. 2004
Prateek moved around, lost touching each little plant as if trying to find a friend amongst the hundreds of saplings that surrounded him. The air felt lull and dry around him and he hoped to get out fast, if only he could decide on which one sapling would be the best for his school project.
Holding gently the little plant in his hand Prateek continuously asked questions about how he was to ensure a healthy papaya tree. Prateek had taken up the responsibility of planting and supporting the growth of a tree on behalf of his class in support of the ‘Plant a Tree’ drive in his District.
In midst of the ephemera of his life Prateek found great pleasure in taking note of the progress of the sapling in his backyard which had since 3 years grown into a big plant. He had taken great care of the tree and had always been proud that his tree seemed extremely healthy.
It was long before Prateek had finished his schooling and left his hometown to join a prestigious institute. In his growing up, Prateek had always actively supported environmental causes, especially Vegetarianism. He continued the same and played an important role in the Environmental club of his college, standing strong against animal slaughter.
As he returned home after almost a year at college, he laid his eyes at his tree and waited there staring the lost beauty of the organism he had so dearly loved. As he walked inside greeting his parents his mind wandered accusing various persons for the poor care of his papaya tree. Relaxing in front of the television, Prateek reasoned what was it that a grown up tree would require; proper care was anyway taken by the gardener; switching through various channels he paused listening to a speech for vegetarianism.
Prateek lost himself in the words, it seemed to him he was making up his words, he wasn’t sure, he did not want to be
I am sure they feel hurt; we humans have never respected or considered interests of other living organisms on earth. They would if they could, sure say ‘You’ve taken away all freedom from us, trapped us, made our lives nothing but to serve your petty reasons. Of what little liberty was given to us by god, you’ve snatched away. Think of us in our natural habitat: free, not grown only for being consumed, having dignity of life and death in Mother Nature’s hand.’ As our population grows we have lost track of how many killings we make just for filling up our endless hunger.
Shook in the very depths of his perception he realized a very obvious truth that had evaded the common minds of us all. He rushed in the backyard and reached out for The Tree hugging it. Tears rolled down his eyes as a whole new world opened up before him.

