The story emphasizes the importance of nature and our responsibility to protect it, paralleling it with the role of a mother. The narrator expresses concern about the lack of greenery and the construction around them, realizing that many animals are also suffering as a result. The narrator's mother reflects on how society has forgotten the true essence of nature, which once provided peace and sustenance. Through a conversation, the mother encourages the narrator to compare her nurturing role with that of Mother Nature, revealing that both sacrifice for the well-being of others. The narrator comes to understand that just as a mother works tirelessly for her children, nature offers countless resources for humanity while losing itself in the process. The story concludes with a call to action, urging everyone to recognize the significance of both mothers and nature. It stresses that, unlike material possessions that can be replaced, nature is irreplaceable and deserves protection. The responsibility to care for both lies with humanity, who must overcome selfishness and greed to ensure a sustainable future.
SHADOW NEAR THE PLACE OF TREE AND MOTHER
by Nandini 
in
English Short Stories
Description
There is the shadow near the place of tree and mother .... we have to protect them.!!ONE day I was walking with my mother in my near surrounding area, I asked my mother that there is so much construction around us not a single tree I can see around me which gives peace . Some lands are there which are not use and some people use that land like Dustin . Some street dogs are always around us they did not have any house to stay and there are so many such example like cow, monkeys, birds etc. MY Mother laughed