Quarantine had me thinking... :)
[A Garden of 7.8B] by Sachiko
July 2, 2020
When I was younger I had no clue about what the world was. I didn't really care as long as I had fun and a full stomach. Oftentimes, I wanted to become a kid once more. I wanted to enjoy the feeling of ignorance and naivety again. But then I thought to myself, "the actions of today will also become memories in the future". So I decided to see the world grow instead.
Truth be told, the only thing constant in the world is change. Some may fear it and run away from it, but in the back of their minds they know it is inevitable.
When seeds are planted, with proper care and nurture, they will sprout. However, the fight is not over yet. When the seed sprouts, you will need to build a fence around it in order to ward off predators. Even so, fences cannot ward off weeds that will try to steal the plant's nutrients hence you must pull them out. When the plant finally grows strong enough to defend itself, you can remove the fence. Still, you must water the plant every now and then, move it to areas where it can get proper sunlight, and weed it. Talking to the plant once in a while helps too. After a few more months or years of waiting, the plant will bear flowers/fruits/vegetables which will make you realize that all those years of taking care of it was worth it.
Humans are like plants. They need care, nurture, and understanding in order to grow. But just like plants, humans wither and die. Why? Because nothing truly lasts forever. You, me, and everyone else who are breathing right at this very moment are lucky to be alive. We can still see the world grow, for better or for worse.