The last of my kind...

Not a day or night goes by feeling my home shrink around me. The forest cannot run. The plants and creatures I love know no other place. Together, we feel the humans who I once cherished take more of us each day.

I know little of this world which the humans have created. I feel lost, unloved and forgotten. Once I was part of a great race. Gods worshipped by humans whom in return received our blessings.

Elementals, the givers and takers of life.

Now, we are forgotten.

As our forests die, so do we and whilst my heart searches the world for another; I know deep down I am all that remains.

Anguish screams through what remains of my body as a tree is felled or a plant is killed. It will not be long before the humans find me.

Do I stand and fight?

No.

For there is nothing left to fight for. My day has come to join my brethren. The likes of us the world will never see again.

I close my eyes and feel the wind caress what remains of my world. The sun warms my face as dew drops from the trees above splash down upon me.

I breathe slowly, taking in the flavours of the forest for one last time. My heart slows its reassuring beat and I smile knowing I will leave this world with one parting gift.

New life... from what remains of me.
 

Okay,

Normally I write horror or a mix of horror/adult themed shorts. But I’ll write something different this time. There’s no plot, just some thoughts!

The first is the beauty of the internet. I was using computers pre-internet days. The only form of communication was via bulletin boards which were set up by dedicated users and allowed remote computers to connect allowing discussion or gaming on a very basic level . It was an experimental time and most people didn’t have a clue it existed.

Then came the internet... it’s been a giant snowball but my thoughts aren’t about its growth but more the opportunities it has presented us with. I think already it’s taken for granted. For me, every day brings something new. The biggest gift the net has given me is some very strong friendships. Some go back to before 2000.... I think about 1997/98.

I would never have met these people. I would never have built the friendships and bonds that I have with them and I thank the world that we have the internet. Generally the majority of developed countries have affordable access meaning anyone can make a presence on the net. It’s one big meeting ground with no barriers, discrimination or alienation.

Of course there are problems with the net and some users BUT there is so much good out there making the internet so worthwhile.

Which brings me to the next point... relationships on the internet and where they go from there. I had an interesting and fun discussion with Vigdis about this. She mentioned the scenario about what if the person you thought was a man and not a women and stuff like that. You’d feel betrayed sure, but it raises the thought about what/who you fall in love with or build feelings for on the net.

The one thing I look at when I see a person (male or female) is the eyes. I honestly believe you can see part of that person’s soul i.e. are they honest, happy, sad, caring, selfish, calculating, etc. You can be wrong with your first observation but we all in some way make instant decisions about people and that’s my way. However, you can’t do that on the internet. When you speak with someone you place inexplicable trust in them to be honest.  This is what I find the most amazing thing about the internet. People can be interested in YOU. It doesn’t matter if you are tall, short, fat, slim, intelligent or have an IQ like me ;) There are people on the net who will always get on with you. Who will show you a sense of respect which you deserve. If there was no internet then there would be little or no chance you would have ‘met’ them.

Which brings me to the written word! Language is the best gift we have. It allows us to communicate in any way we choose and get our point, feelings and thoughts across. Our intellect on the internet has become the pre-dominating factor. Some will say looks will always have their place. Perhaps, but only if you give people that opportunity to think like that.

I’ll finish with a question... if you met someone. Would you marry someone for just their looks or also for how you get on with them, the conversations you have, the time you will have to spend with them? My advice is... look for a person who is on the same wave length as you, then look at their looks. But I could say the more you love a person for who they are then you will surely grow to love them for how they look ;)

I dunno, perhaps I’m just a lost cause romatic...

• I'm quitting smoking! Have a referral next Tuesday at the clinic about this. We'll see what happens and hopefully I can reveal the big day!
• I'm going to Norway next month to meet up with Vigdis! I'd love it if we can write some stuff together.
• I will soon be self-employed and doing lots of travelling which I hope will give me loads of inspiration when I write or take photos.