tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post4185523690031479729..comments2024-03-13T06:55:06.760+05:30Comments on Meanderings and Reflections: On killing a tree and related thoughtsS. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-8350600567517426142014-07-18T10:22:51.436+05:302014-07-18T10:22:51.436+05:30Thanks Susan :) all is well by the grace of God :)...Thanks Susan :) all is well by the grace of God :)maheshhttp://www.teerthadanam.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-51158226237495695112014-07-17T23:46:03.058+05:302014-07-17T23:46:03.058+05:30I will Mahesh. Thanks. How have you been? Hope eve...I will Mahesh. Thanks. How have you been? Hope everything is going on well with you.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-80047954738027787552014-07-17T23:44:12.523+05:302014-07-17T23:44:12.523+05:30What a question, Bikram. Of course I remember you....What a question, Bikram. Of course I remember you. Are you back in India? I tried commenting on your blog but couldn't. Hope you are doing well and happy. The tree cutting was a naive accident and I so wish that I could reverse it. Thanks for seeking me and commenting here, Bikram. Much appreciated.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-9851619160138312782014-07-17T23:38:29.856+05:302014-07-17T23:38:29.856+05:30Aditi, when I first read the poem, it haunted me f...Aditi, when I first read the poem, it haunted me for quite some time - As Roshni mentions, the feeling is so visceral.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-65120304248357850432014-07-17T23:36:54.053+05:302014-07-17T23:36:54.053+05:30Dear Shivani: Each time you comment here, I feel h...Dear Shivani: Each time you comment here, I feel honoured thinking of the time and detail spent by you and at the same time, I also feel sad for not being able to return the favour when you request the same. And yes, even we studied that poem in our school. There are many weeds and jungle shrubs which make an appearance in the monsoon and the gardeners here periodically cut and trim them. But this tree, as perceived by my domestic and the gardener was a jungle tree which would destroy all the other trees/plants around and so when they asked me, I agreed. Naive, I know. And yes, every incident provides a fodder for thought and a lesson in hindsight.<br /><br />I shall stop by soon and thanks for your visit. Big hugs and much love to you.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-54683159152858588012014-07-17T23:30:01.244+05:302014-07-17T23:30:01.244+05:30I guess so Rosh. A tree is so many things - home, ...I guess so Rosh. A tree is so many things - home, symbol of an everlasting bond, food, etc.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-28975885554303701632014-07-17T23:28:40.068+05:302014-07-17T23:28:40.068+05:30Burrows and nests . . . if my tree has anything li...Burrows and nests . . . if my tree has anything like that I would have never ever forgiven me. I hear you and your sadness. S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-4583833178046340952014-07-16T18:53:09.486+05:302014-07-16T18:53:09.486+05:30Perhaps you could plant a few flowering plants or ...Perhaps you could plant a few flowering plants or a sapling or just bury a mango seed or guava and let Nature takes its course of action :)maheshhttp://www.teerthadanam.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-37022125959673963862014-07-16T16:23:17.342+05:302014-07-16T16:23:17.342+05:30that is sad .. I remember when i had shifted into ...that is sad .. I remember when i had shifted into a new house it had about dozen trees in the backyard , no one had cared for the yard for years and it was mess , no sunlight so i had to cut a few of those trees .. <br /><br />But It is so sad when we need to do that , we are destroying nature for sure .. <br /><br />Take care , I too have come to your blog after a long time .. How are you doing .. Remember me :) <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://mannbikram.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Bikram's</a><br />Bikramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17320753339263375295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-42688627778475523712014-07-16T15:43:53.359+05:302014-07-16T15:43:53.359+05:30The poem is so so sad and heartbreaking....n Brian...The poem is so so sad and heartbreaking....n Brian's above comment got my stomach to churn! :(Aditihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07881690136782545422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-53241423101021744462014-07-16T13:18:51.159+05:302014-07-16T13:18:51.159+05:30Nissim Ezekiel one of my fav poets from school and...Nissim Ezekiel one of my fav poets from school and Susannah do u remember that poem Night Of The Scorpion well i was remembering it just too well too because recently i was stung by a bee. Unwittingly i had driven my hands into a hive. And just like he has written in his poem i had also said Thank God the bee stung me and had spared my son/ husband. Brilliant poem even that one.<br />Wonder why u got that tree cut. Here i am who keeps planting her cuttings and making many out of one and there you are cutting and chopping one green that you have. Sry didn't mean to admonish you not after you've already had enough from your husband and now you going on that guilt trip. Okay let bygones be bygones and tell you what the best way to get over is by planting another one. How about that. Nurture it well...see it grow...prolly you'll get over the sad bad feeling and who knows just like me you might start getting more of life's better learning through that. Really not all learning comes from books...trust me i have learnt that they come from planting and going through the routines associated with it...<br />Of late you've stopped visiting me...i have gained in my knowledge through this that i am doing...of life and other aspects associated with life. But of course plants fascinate me true...but why don't you try...try and see...in any case time will take care but who knows you might achieve even more than just solace. Pls visit me sometime. The blogpost comment box kind of misses you...<br />Shivani Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693724458955705943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-8461899759789933932014-07-16T04:26:00.929+05:302014-07-16T04:26:00.929+05:30oh dear! It's probably because a tree supports...oh dear! It's probably because a tree supports so many other lives that we have a visceral reaction to cutting it down!Roshnihttp://www.indianamericanmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-38397728855484618172014-07-15T19:59:58.214+05:302014-07-15T19:59:58.214+05:30the tree i remember most was a large tree at the e...the tree i remember most was a large tree at the edge of my parents property...it was old when i was born...and about 3 years ago they took it out...i t was huge...they had a company come and remove it...inside they found the remains of burrows and nests....it was def a sad moment for me.Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.com