Thank you for sharing about Walnut .. life and death .. as seen by others .. and so connected to how we humans see each other .. all so very different but often lumped together .. is it really true that if you’ve seen one you’ve seen them all? It reminds me of a scene in the film Harold & Maude where Maude says, “Each person is different, never existed before and never to exist again. Just like this daisy ..” .. and just like Walnut.
I so appreciate the poignancy that you portray Walnut and the inner monologue and questions posed of what it means to our world as a whole—what it means to be a witness. We really need more people to think more big picture. It’s not just one bird, or one group… the losses affect us all, even if we can’t see it yet. One day the consequences will harm us, too, if not then the next generations. Is it worth it?
Thank you for sharing about Walnut .. life and death .. as seen by others .. and so connected to how we humans see each other .. all so very different but often lumped together .. is it really true that if you’ve seen one you’ve seen them all? It reminds me of a scene in the film Harold & Maude where Maude says, “Each person is different, never existed before and never to exist again. Just like this daisy ..” .. and just like Walnut.
I so appreciate the poignancy that you portray Walnut and the inner monologue and questions posed of what it means to our world as a whole—what it means to be a witness. We really need more people to think more big picture. It’s not just one bird, or one group… the losses affect us all, even if we can’t see it yet. One day the consequences will harm us, too, if not then the next generations. Is it worth it?
Great piece Megan!