The Young Gardener

"Aargh, my hands are dirty." cried a five-year-old Pedro as he raises them in the air and flaps them irritatingly. 

"That's alright," came the mom to his rescue as she dusted them off and kissed those fingertips, "Look at the plant you just put in the soil."

Little Pedro saw the marigold and went his way. 

A week went by; the tiny plant had two new buds. 

Pedro was noticing it all this while. 

Then one fine day, mom saw him bend over and kiss the flower. 

"The flower is so happy," he said as he clapped his hands. 

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In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about earthing. Put a character’s hands, feet or body and soul into the earth. Who needs recharging? What happens between the interaction? Go where the prompt leads!

Land reclaimed!

"Hurry!!" hollered Mother Earth to Wind



The Wind huffed and puffed, and silenced the fire.

Mother Earth rolled her eyes,"I wish mankind could get a little responsible since this is their only home!"

It left a sooty smell, and the soil was charred. The air was grim that even she had to gasp for air.

"It's ruined!" he said in a dejected tone.

"Not when I am around!" Mother Earth winked, and she was quick to wave a hand over it. Vibrant colored fireweed started colonizing the disturbed site with the hope that it will reestablish vegetation.


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 In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes fireweed. 

Wordless Wednesday--Mother Nature!

Wordless Wednesday is here!
Join in the fun at Pictimilitude.

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Memorial Day got an opportunity to get in the woods and explore the different shades of green that surround us.

When we pause our life, and admire the beauty around us; it makes us feel how blessed we are to be living on this planet.

Mantra for today: Mother Earth's allure is hypnotic.