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Six Word Story #222

green leafed tree | Six Word Story

Six Word Story:

The trees remember what you did.

About This Six Word Story:

Sharing a six word story after quite a while. This one randomly came to me while I was taking a break from blogging. And I had saved it hoping to post it later on. I was working on sharing another post today but it didn’t work out and I thought this SWS would be perfect to post instead.

What inspired the six word story? Well, I’m a big believer in that plants are more aware of their environment then we understand or realise. In Stoicism, we believe that our relationship with nature is an extremely important one. And nature plays a big role in defining the principles Stoics live by and take most seriously. I’ve always felt a connection to nature and fascination with how nature works, how our paths seem so random and yet so perfectly planned out.

I’ve been reading a lot more about plants, nature and how they connect with history which sounds like a random connection but it’s not when you think about it. And I think that’s what led me to this SWS.

What did you think of this six word story? What are your thoughts about nature and its role in our lives? Let me know in the comments below and feel free to share a SWS or some six word stories of your own in the comments as well!

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110 responses to “Six Word Story #222”

  1. Barney Rubble Avatar
    Barney Rubble

    Very much like a Jedi path.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, great SWS.

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    2. Bookstooge Avatar
      Bookstooge

      Help me Barneywan, you’re my only hope!

      😀

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      1. Barney Rubble Avatar
        Barney Rubble

        Challenge accepted… Bridge on the River Kwai??? 🤔

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        1. Bookstooge Avatar
          Bookstooge

          Seen it. Didn’t like it.
          Try again? (insert one space data disc to continue)

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          1. Barney Rubble Avatar
            Barney Rubble

            Iggy Pop 👍

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            1. Barney Rubble Avatar
              Barney Rubble

              Struck down… and became more powerful than they could ever possibly imagine

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              1. Barney Rubble Avatar
                Barney Rubble

                Life is crazy… Candy baby 🤣🙏

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            2. Bookstooge Avatar
              Bookstooge

              You win
              The Deathstar has been destroyed!

              Reply
  2. WellsFiction Avatar
    WellsFiction

    Very cool. I like this story and its vibe.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much.

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      1. WellsFiction Avatar
        WellsFiction

        Anytime friend. Appreciate ya 🙂

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          🙂 🙂

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  3. Jixi Fox Avatar
    Jixi Fox

    The trees won’t leaf 🍃 you alone

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Haha exactly 🌳🍃

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  4. Jixi Fox Avatar
    Jixi Fox

    Hold on, someone was hiding in the tree

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Loving the six word stories.

      Reply
  5. Jixi Fox Avatar
    Jixi Fox

    The trees need affection as well, a hug. #TreeHug. I saw signs to hug a tree a few times visiting parks around my city. Not sure if it was a trend and gone now, but I must admit, I have hugged a tree or two, and they will remember.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      So true, apparently hugging them actually makes them grow better.

      Reply
  6. trE Avatar
    trE

    Mother Nature keeps records of wrong.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yup, 100%. Great SWS.

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      1. trE Avatar
        trE

        Thank you!

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          You’re welcome!

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  7. Warren Avatar
    Warren

    trees are amazing…when you learn that trees will actually interact with each other, they’ll support a tree that’s not doing so well for instance, makes that part of Lord of the Rings talking trees seem more realistic

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah, it’s so fascinating. There are tribes that would yell at trees and it would affect the trees enough for them to eventually die.

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  8. L.G. Avatar
    L.G.

    “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”

    Audrey Hepburn

    Great post, thanks for sharing

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Fantastic quote, thanks for sharing it.

      Reply
  9. SiriusSea Avatar
    SiriusSea

    And if they “talked” I’d listen even longer … Serene 6WS ~ <3

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Love that, thanks so much.

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  10. Geoff Stamper Avatar
    Geoff Stamper

    Beware as I stretch my limbs

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I’m sure I’ve heard a tree or two say this 🌳

      Reply
  11. Hilary Tan Avatar
    Hilary Tan

    Then they will clap their hands. –> Context: there was this church song that the kids always had to sing and the song made absolutely no sense. “The trees in the field will clap their hands…” I never understood that song. 😂

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Hmm that’s an interesting song, I wonder what that line means 🤔

      Reply
  12. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    Trees can undergo epigenetic changes, where their genes are modified by environmental factors. Well I guess that is just one small part of “The trees remember what you did.” I think you are right “plants are more aware of their environment then we understand or realise.” When a tree gets cut down the other trees support new growth from the stump.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah I’ve read about that. I also read about how there was a tribe that would yell at trees instead of cutting them down because that would cause the tree to eventually die and fall over on its own.

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  13. Wynne Leon Avatar
    Wynne Leon

    Oh yes, the trees are talking. If only we could listen better. Thanks for a great six word story, Pooja!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yup, definitely. Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Christopher Hall Avatar
    Christopher Hall

    I’ve been having certain tensions philosophically in regards to our relationship with nature lately in my spare time. I’m pretty sure I was thinking about it this morning if I recall correctly! Lol! I’m intuitively on board with your idea. I definitely want to explore that even further when or if destiny compels that action.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I get what you mean, I think one of the things that drew me more to Stoicism in comparison to other philosophies is that it takes ones relationship with nature seriously. Yeah, if you’re ever able to read up on that it would be so interesting. There’s so much we don’t know about plants and nature too. Look at us being on the same wave length haha!

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      1. Christopher Hall Avatar
        Christopher Hall

        And you know what? That’s something that I really love and respect about Stoicism. When I think of something pure and wholesome, loving and respecting this whole entire place that our ancestors and us call home, gets right there at the heart of importance. That’s the kind of thing that I find to be so beautiful that it overwhelms my emotions in a good way. And all the more beautiful and complete if turned into action every moment.

        And please feel free (not obligated, and no expectations for it. You’re a busy woman and I want to respect your time) to give me book recommendations anytime in relation to nature and it’s connection to history. Or hell, anything else for that matter! I don’t mind Lol!

        I know right! Lol! I’m so grateful that we’re riding that wavelength. It lets us know you and I are not alone out here. 💖💗😀🤗

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Yeah, that’s exactly how I feel about Stoicism. It definitely encompasses what I take most seriously and what many of us feel most connected to.

          Oh yes, sure! Two of my favourites that I’ve read so far are Ecological Imperialism and A Brief History Of Earth. Would definitely recommend both!

          Yup, definitely!! 🤗💕

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          1. Christopher Hall Avatar
            Christopher Hall

            Yayyyy! Great! Thank you so much! You’re so kind! 🤗💕

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            1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
              P. J. Gudka

              You’re most welcome! 🤗💕

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  15. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Lovely story Pooja

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much.

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        You’re very welcome

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  16. shivatje Avatar
    shivatje

    🙏🌹

    Aum Shanti

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      🙏🙏

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  17. Lokesh Avatar
    Lokesh

    I have the same observation that I spend more time with the nature than the humans; actually both.
    Humans are chaotic trees are stable.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yeah and unlike humans trees don’t fight against their nature, they embrace it.

      Reply
  18. chameleon15026052 Avatar
    chameleon15026052

    I like how you framed this — not just as a six word story, but as something rooted in your connection to nature and Stoicism. The idea that plants (and the natural world in general) are far more aware than we give them credit for is powerful, and it makes sense that such a perspective could condense into something so small yet resonant. I think that’s what makes six word stories so interesting: they can hold both mystery and meaning, like a seed with everything it needs already inside it. Nature reminds us that growth, resilience, and cycles are universal truths — maybe that’s why even a handful of words can carry such weight when they’re grounded in it.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much, I’m glad you enjoyed the post. I absolutely agree, there’s so much we can learn from nature.

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  19. The Wandering Nomad Avatar
    The Wandering Nomad

    I think I remember that line for a movie somewhere…hahaha…it sounded familiar. But yeah, I love your six word stories Pooj! Please don’t ever stop writing them.

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    1. The Wandering Nomad Avatar
      The Wandering Nomad

      My six worded story would most definitely be, “I am free to JUST BE”

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      1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
        P. J. Gudka

        Love that SWS, so many of us crave that freedom.

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    2. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Ooh interesting and thank you so much, glad you enjoy the SWS!

      Reply
  20. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    I like this, Pooja, and I think all nature remembers everything we do.
    Nature is confused by our actions.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I think so too and thanks so much.

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      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Pooja.

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  21. katiemiafrederick Avatar
    katiemiafrederick

    Super Nova Explosions Birthing Bloodstream Iron
    Oceans Trees Providing Oxygen Iron Carries
    Branches of Bronchial Tubes Breathing Lungs
    Leafs Of Trees Seeds We aRe
    Star Flower Seeds All that Is
    Water Waves Ocean Whole It Is
    Particles Waves Fields All That Is
    Six Sentence Stories Come Next

    Ah Yes Inspired By Dear Pooja

    Yes So Far Ten With SMiLes

    Life Is Enough As It Is

    At Best We Live Kindly Now..:)

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Loving those, thank you for sharing them!

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      1. katiemiafrederick Avatar
        katiemiafrederick

        All my Pleasure
        Thanks Again
        For The Inspiration

        Of Your
        6 Word
        Story☺️🙌

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Always a pleasure 😊

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          1. katiemiafrederick Avatar
            katiemiafrederick

            ☺️🙌

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  22. A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Avatar
    A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA

    Once upon a time it starts.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Great six word story.

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      1. A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Avatar
        A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA

        Thank you

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          You’re welcome.

          Reply
  23. melaniemcgauran Avatar
    melaniemcgauran

    I fought for my space here (my SWS contribution.) I agree with you about nature and plants and trees. Their instinct is survival, and they will do what it takes to keep living.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Love that six word story and glad you think so too. Yes, absolutely agree. Regardless of all else, their main objective is to survive.

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      1. melaniemcgauran Avatar
        melaniemcgauran

        I have an old photo of a flower growing out of concrete. To quote a famous movie, “life finds a way.”

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          I was just thinking of that and yes so true.

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  24. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    I liked the SWS. I wasn’t aware that this belief was part of Stoicism, though I subscribe to the same idea about plants. Kind of cool!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Glad you enjoyed it and yes Stoicism takes nature really seriously!

      Reply
  25. thebpdcrisis Avatar
    thebpdcrisis

    I love it. It’s intriguing and pulls you in.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  26. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    Uh oh, do they “know what I did last summer”? I might be in trouble 😉

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Lol yes, they know everything 😅

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  27. Barney Rubble Avatar
    Barney Rubble

    Good people win

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  28. singlikewildflowers Avatar
    singlikewildflowers

    So good!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you!

      Reply
  29. Lauren Scott, Author Avatar
    Lauren Scott, Author

    I love this story, Pooja! I think the trees know more than we think they do. 🥰

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you and I definitely think so too! 😊

      Reply
  30. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
    Vanya Wryter Consulting

    I’ve seen trees that have lived through the lives of several generations of people. For example, redwoods so tall that when they fall, you need to walk for awhile to get from the roots to the top. If they could talk, I’m sure they would have some amazing stories.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yup, absolutely. At our old place we had a tree nearby that was nearly 200 years old. I’m sure so much had happened around it.

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      1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
        Vanya Wryter Consulting

        The redwoods on the west coast (Canada and USA) are apparently 300 to 1000 years old!

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          That’s so impressive, wow!

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  31. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    Oh no, now you tell me 🙂 All this while my secret activities among the trees I considered to be away from prying eyes and now I’ve been exposed.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yup, the trees definitely know (and sometimes gossip about it lol) 🙂

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      1. ianscyberspace Avatar
        ianscyberspace

        Now you have me shaking in terror 🙂

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        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          🙂 🙂

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  32. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    I hope the trees do not communicate long distance. Intriguing SWS.
    Grateful ball joint broke at stop.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Haha thankfully they only communicate locally. Oof that’s definitely lucky it was at a stop. Interesting SWS.

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      1. Joseph Glidden Avatar
        Joseph Glidden

        I was very fortunate that I was just coming to a stop when the ball joint broke. Many years ago I had a similar incident happen on a different car.

        Reply
  33. Pennize Pics Avatar
    Pennize Pics

    I like it and they are alive, so who knows. Plus, my mind of course takes it to a more spookier place lol.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Haha yeah it would be a good start to a horror movie too.

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      1. Pennize Pics Avatar
        Pennize Pics

        Exactly lol

        Reply
  34. bigskybuckeye Avatar
    bigskybuckeye

    “A morning hike shares nature’s treasures.” I really need to schedule time at the two nature parks in my area. I haven’t been there for quite some time. Congratulations on the publishing of your book. My wife, Colleen, published her first book last month.

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Oh wow, congratulate her for me. That’s great. And lovely SWS, a reminder to us all to spend more time in nature.

      Reply
  35. Elsie LMC Avatar
    Elsie LMC

    Nature is very healing ✨️ This 6 word story made me think of Twin Peaks for some reason, just the eerieness of it!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Ooh I love Twin Peaks, thank you!

      Reply
  36. pk 🌎 Avatar
    pk 🌎

    Lovely story

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  37. Dawn Avatar
    Dawn

    Oh man, the stories they could tell! Perfectly done for the SWS! 💞💞💞

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you! For real, could you imagine if trees could talk? 💕

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      1. Dawn Avatar
        Dawn

        That would be simply amazing! 💞💞💞

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  38. TMC Avatar
    TMC

    Six word stories can say plenty!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  39. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    Hi! It’s been a while pooG

    6 words

    I feel nature always fight back
    it’s capable to punish

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I very much agree and yes it’s been too long!

      Reply

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