The banyan tree – short contest story
Little Rachel decided to go out and play one day. She cycled around on her little tricycle and happened to pass a tiny bed of flowers next to a big tall tree. She found them pretty and beautiful and decided to pluck a few to show them to her friends at school; when suddenly she hears a great big voice:
“Oh little girl wont you come and talk to me?”
Rachel was startled and frightened. “Who said that?” she asked. And the voice came again.
“I have big body, with thick green hair, I’m tall and big
Yes that’s me
With too many arms
So who can I be?”
Little Rachel was amazed that in front of her stood a huge tree, and it just spoke. “You can talk?” she asked
“Why of course I can, but the only problem is that I have no one to talk to” said the banyan tree.
“Where are all your friends, don’t you have any?” asked Rachel
“Why little girl, look around me, Do you see any other trees or plants? Sadly I’m the only one.”
“It’s decided then!” little Rachel stood upright and put her hands on her waist, “my name is Rachel and from today I will be your friend” The tree let out a weak smile. “Dear Rachel this happiness will be short lived, because I’m a banyan tree and we live for 100-300 years. What will I do when your gone?” saying that the tree started to cry. Rachel felt sad and hugged the tree” Don’t you worry Mr. Tree, I will find a way to make you happy” .And with that she left to get back home. Over dinner Little Rachel asked “how are trees born daddy?” her father answered “well honey, they aren’t born they are planted you have to take a seed, put it in the soil, nurture it with water, sunlight and loads of love, that’s when it grows.”
Rachel had an idea, she told her friends at school the next day about her plan. That afternoon after school she worked on a small signboard with paints and crayon , her daddy who was curious asked what she was doing , all little Rachel said was “ I’m helping a friend” and asked if she could borrow a few seeds.
In the evening Rachel gathered all her friends; shovel and water cans in hand they walked to where Mr. Tree stood and got to work. They dug soil, planted seeds and watered them. Mr. Tree was puzzled but stood watching until the others had left. They had nurtured it with love, care and covered the soil neatly. After everyone had gone Little Rachel told Mr. Tree what her daddy had told her and he was happy again.
“I have one last surprise for you”. “What is it?” he asked. She pulled out her signboard that read – NO PLUCKING in bold and below it a tiny line read “it’s a beautiful world” and stuck it right next to flower bed.
From then onwards the banyan tree and little Rachel were the best of friends and would spend every other day together, she loved nurtured and watered him and by the time little Rachel was old enough to leave. Mr. Tree didn’t worry for she had given him a few good friends and for that he would always be thankful.
Nickolai Kinny, author of Kieran (dark and melancholic poetry) http://bit.ly/nickolai Artist, Student, Photographer ,Occasional baker & traveler who is in love with Comic Books & Life.
Did you enjoy reading this contest story – The best of friends.
Loved it , keep writing !
Beautiful Story !!! If Trees could ever Talk, We would have many friends !!!
That is a very sweet and moral story.
this was a nice story… i liked it….keep writing !!
damn good, would love to read more
loved the story. i’m sure the kids will too!!!
very sweet & very beautiful narrated
Loved it, nice, is’nt this story part of your collection for your new book?
Great moral – just what our world needs ! nice flow of words too !
Awesum story nickolai, Keep it up
Very contemporary. Something related to social cause. Short & sweet.
Voted; All the Best!
Best Wishes,
Renjith
WoW!!!!..Amazing story Nickolai..I hope people learn a lesson after reading this story..Its very environmental friendly:0
So Proud of you ! Reminds me of the first time i read it
Touches on a issue most needed ! Good work !
nice storie!!
keep it up !!
luvd it
Excellent piece of writing Nicky!
brilliant story, i loved it
really sweet!!!…nice work!! =))
Nice stuff. Keep writing babe!
Simple. Innocent. Sweet.
=)
Generally nice
This is so amazing…has a great moral to it…good work
It’s beautiful nicky!! can’t wait to read the next… simple and strong!
luv the story. So much we wish trees cud talk…..wud have been heaven on earth.
Pretty lame, lacks originality, very weak narrative. Bad grammar and spelling. Please get your your/you’re correct.
1st of all nothing of wat u hear for the first time is original , almost every thought-lacks originality as far as the human race goes
that being said.. i think this story will appeal more to children 
great moral involved too !
Hey,
It’s beautiful and definitely proves that kids are innocent and would to anything for anyone without thinking what’s in it for them.
Gr8 work Nickolai keep writing more………
Hey,
It’s beautiful and definitely proves that kids are innocent and would to anything for anyone without thinking what’s in it for them.
Gr8 work Nickolai keep writing more…………
It’s awesome
Amazing work. You are so talented.
It’s an inspirational story
Beautiful story, I never new you are such a good and talented writer
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