Wanton Destruction
“But Mama, it’s so pretty. Why can’t we cross the bridge?”
Lua pulled her youngest closer. “The creatures that live on the other side recklessly destroy everything beautiful, not caring who or what dies.
“Do they have a name?” Fawn asked.
“Humans,” Lua answered, leading Fawn back into the forest.
Image credit: Laura Gannon. Used with permission.
Thank you to my friend, Laura, who sent me this picture and graciously allowed me to use it for a story. Sometimes it’s fun to take an image and write something unexpected.
This is good.
Your story was completely unexpected and deeply moving. It's a poignant reminder of the impact our actions can have on the world around us. I loved it 💕