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Wednesday, 11 March 2020

The Spring In Her Life

Folklore says there was an underground spring in that place. 

Rhia's grandparents had heard and read, but never seen it.
"It must have existed some centuries ago, before we were born," all the seniors said.

Archaeologists shared the same opinion. 
The rocks were proof.
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The other proof was the centuries-old structure that had pipes, but there was no water in them anymore. 
The spring was the source of water that fed it.


"We can revive the spring," Rhia said resolutely.
Gladly, some others shared her view.


After two decades of environment-friendly measures and tree plantation, the pipes now have water!

100 Words story for Friday Fictioneers
Have you ever planted a tree in your life? 
Are you aware that rivers can be rejuvenated by tree plantation? 
What do you feel about the current state of the environment? Do share your views.
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20 comments:

  1. Neil MacDonald11 March 2020 at 16:51

    We may still have time to restore the springs

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  2. C. E. Ayr11 March 2020 at 17:40

    It's a nice thought that we can still save our planet

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  3. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields11 March 2020 at 17:42

    Dear Anita,

    Good for Rhia. There's yet hope.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  4. Iain Kelly11 March 2020 at 19:06

    Lovely idea and sense of hope.

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  5. Snow's Fissures and Fractures11 March 2020 at 19:40

    Uplifting story.

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  6. Sandra Crook11 March 2020 at 20:34

    A nice positive thought.

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  7. NEEL ANIL PANICKER11 March 2020 at 20:51

    Sweet story.

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  8. Dale11 March 2020 at 21:01

    Where there is hope, there is possibility.

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  9. Penny Gadd11 March 2020 at 21:48

    There are many actions we can take to remediate our environment. The difficulty is almost always a short-sighted view of cost. The 'Tragedy of the Commons' is played out all too frequently to the detriment of our planet.

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  10. Linda11 March 2020 at 22:20

    Hope "springs" eternal :)

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  11. liz young11 March 2020 at 22:38

    I didn't know trees could revive a spring!

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  12. Jade Li12 March 2020 at 00:43

    I like your nature-based story. Yes, I've planted many trees over the years. Not nearly enough to cover the losses of the trees I've seen destroyed by thoughtless people over the years :(

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  13. Nobbinmaug12 March 2020 at 07:34

    I have planted trees, though I did not know they could revive rivers. That's a hopeful thought.

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  14. Violet Lentz12 March 2020 at 16:29

    Is that really possible I wonder? Can a dry spring be revived? I'll have to look into the idea. Wonderful post.

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  15. Tannille12 March 2020 at 16:46

    This would be my wish. ��

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  16. Keith's Ramblings12 March 2020 at 17:15

    Take that all you pessamists! Nice one.

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  17. D. Avery13 March 2020 at 05:59

    There's a mysticism as well as a practical application of hope in reviving a spring and making it sustainable. This made me think of Steinbeck's To A God Unknown.

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  18. Rahul Bhatia14 March 2020 at 12:43

    A lot of positivity there!

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  19. Heidi BusbyBrown14 March 2020 at 14:56

    Fab story filled with hope,I really enjoyed it. xx

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  20. susanmehr@hotmail.com14 March 2020 at 16:52

    Pleasant story.

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