Two students on the way to school, two women on their walk, two dogs together, a hen searching for its feed, and the garden sights on a campus, represent different themes!
This happened on a day, when the news of the earthquake in Myamnar and Bangkok were aired in the news channels.
The above pictures of visual comfort and delight was a contrast to the photos of the damage caused by the earthquake.
On one side there are signs of activities which speak of the peace and tranquil we need in life. On the other side is the devastation caused by the earthquake which destroyed buildings and consumed human lives.
The buildings in Bangkok resisted the quake, except a few which crumbled, because they were built to withstand earthquake with large water pools on the roof of the multi-storeyed buildings. The video of water overflowing from the pool during the earthquake, while the building did not get affected, was a good illustration of the technological planning which protects the environment.
A good illustration of how wise planning protects the earth; exploitation of the earth brings disaster.
The earth is the only dwelling place for humans as of now!
Some protect the earth to make it liveable and hospitable, while some others turn it for a utilitarian benefit!
Though the number of those who lost their lives during the earthquake is trickling in, we will not get enough information about live stock killed, gardens vanished, schools and public places erased, lakes and streams damaged, or devastation to trees, plants, roads, bridges...!
I wish there is greater attention to regard earth as our home! It is not by legislation or rules we make this happen, but by voluntary response to make our environment least risk prone!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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