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Giving Tree Short Story

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An Ode to the Gulmohar Tree (and Other Giving Trees of Chennai) To say that the Mother Nature has taken us on a terrifying roller coaster ride on 12th December is an understatement. As the city cripples from the aftermaths of Vardah cyclone, I struggle to bid adieu to a huge Gulmohar tree next to my apartment. Of all the big things happening, only the smallest of things, the insignificant ones, the ones that we took granted for, make us see the big picture and appreciate life as a whole. The Love Story I have only known the tree for about 6 months but it was love at first sight; the tree influenced us to rent the apartment. My balcony looks out to its branches and it felt better to look into nature than the neighbor 's balcony. As Richard Louv, the author of the book, 'The lAst Child in the Woods ' says, we all suffer from Nature Deficient Disorder and I wanted my son to connect with nature. Simply put, the tree was the USP that justified paying an exorbitant rent. The Giving Tree …show more content…

No, it did not give me things to sell or branches to build but unforgettable little things that made our lives a little easier. To start with, it blessed me with a refreshing view (with a bonus of birdcalls) to sip my morning chai, I especially cherish the last month with a cool nip in the air. My son had numerous opportunities to see and talk about the bees, birds, butterflies, and squirrels that called the tree their home. My husband enjoyed relaxing in the cool evening breeze after a hard day at work. And we got our daily dose of Vitamin N (thanks to Richard Louv,

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