The world around us is full of noise—cars honking, factories buzzing, and machines running. But behind all this sound, there’s a quiet voice we often forget to hear. It is the voice of nature—the trees, rivers, mountains, and animals—softly crying for help.
From the green hills of Nepal to the big cities of the world, our Earth is slowly losing its beauty. The air is filled with smoke, the rivers are turning dirty, and the forests are disappearing. Nature keeps speaking to us, but we have stopped listening.
In a small village in Nepal, a little girl named Aasha once asked her teacher, “Sir, why can’t I see the butterflies my grandmother used to see?” The question sounds simple, yet it is deeply sad. It shows how, with each new generation, a piece of nature’s beauty is fading away.
Today, many children grow up with phones and video games. But some have never climbed a tree, played in the rain, or seen a clear river. If they never see nature’s beauty, how will they learn to love and protect it?
Young people are full of ideas and energy. In Kathmandu, a boy named Sujan and his friends have started planting trees every Saturday. He says, “We cannot fix the whole world, but we can do our part.” Students in many countries are doing the same—cleaning rivers, planting trees, and spreading awareness. Their efforts give hope that our generation can bring back the green world that is slowly disappearing.
Adults, on the other hand, are busy with work and daily life. They build cities, run businesses, and chase success. But in this race, they sometimes forget that clean air and pure water are far more valuable than gold or silver.
A teacher in Bhaktapur once said, “When I was a child, I played in fresh streams. Now my students wear masks to school.” We must remember: when nature becomes sick, we cannot stay healthy.
The elderly among us remember a different world—a world full of trees, the songs of birds, and clear blue skies. Hari Baje, from a village in Lamjung, recalls, “When I was young, we used to drink straight from the river. Now even the fish are gone.” Their memories are lessons for us. They remind us of how beautiful the Earth once was—and how we must protect what is left.
Nature’s pain is not only Nepal’s problem. It is the world’s problem—the problem of all humans. One country faces forest fires, while another struggles with polluted oceans. But Earth is one home, and we all live in it together. If we destroy nature in one place, life suffers everywhere. Still, it is not too late. The Earth can heal itself if we care for it. If we plant trees, save water, and keep our surroundings clean, even small actions can make a big difference. Nature forgives easily—one tree can give shade, fruit, and life to many.If every person does a little, together we can do a lot.
Nature is not something outside of us—it is part of us. When we care for it, we care for ourselves. And when we harm it, we harm our own future. So let us promise to listen to the silent cry of nature—by planting, protecting, and living in harmony with the Earth. Because Earth is not just our home for today—it is the home of every tomorrow.
Samunnat Sharma
Grade VIII
Sanskar Pathshala, Dang
