The Bride of Nature's Promise by ashvillia on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

Nature’s Blessing, Humanity’s Farewell

The towering figure of nature, formed from interwoven roots and branches, sat in silence at the forest’s edge. It had watched over humanity for eons, nurturing it with the gentle rains, sheltering it beneath the canopies of towering trees, and providing all the sustenance the world could offer. But now, the time had come for something inevitable.

The bride of humanity, clad in a gown as radiant as the first light of dawn, stood on the final step of the path that led away from nature’s embrace. Her gaze, once filled with reverence and devotion, now brimmed with something new—curiosity, anticipation, a yearning for uncharted lands. It was not a betrayal but a rite of passage.

Nature, in its infinite wisdom, understood this departure. It did not grasp or bind her in place. Instead, it leaned back, bowing its head as if in blessing. The vines that had once woven around her form gently unraveled, falling away like silken threads. Leaves and flowers drifted in the wind, a farewell dance of vibrant colors as she turned away.

“Go,” whispered the wind through the swaying branches. “Explore. Dream. Create. But never forget where you began.”

With a deep breath, she stepped forward into the world beyond, leaving behind the sheltering forest that had been her sanctuary. She walked away from the comfort of verdant shadows and the serenade of rustling leaves, venturing out into the unknown. As she disappeared into the sunlight, nature watched with unblinking eyes, its stillness conveying a quiet hope.