Tears ran down our cheeks when we saw those alluring and innocent souls lay dead on the shore, silent forever. It seemed as if they all were staring at us right in the eyes and were screaming inside of their bodies. The sea wasn't as fierceful and powerful anymore as it was before because all the creatures were its power but sadly most of the creatures had died. The sea lay gloomy and still . That is when we discerned our mistake.

" You did it ", in a soft fainted voice.

The voice continued on, got louder by every second and echoed in each of our minds until i couldn't take it any more so i SHOUTED, i shouted with all my power,
" YES I DID IT, IT WAS ME! it is my fault. ", i sobbed.

The people continued to accept their faults, heads down full of shame and sobbed.

But who actually said that? It was our guilt teasing us of the outrageous crime we had done. We caused so much agony to those beautiful tortoises and numerous impeccable fishes. If we had known earlier we wouldn't have done that but in reality it was the opposite, we actually knew that plastic was deadly for the marine creatures but still we threw it in the water not even thinking about the consequences that we would have to face later.

" We did it and we are the ones who will make everything the way it was before. The sea is going to be delighted, fierceful and powerful again and the creatures would live a normal and a threat free life forever. ", i said hopefully while the others agreed with me.

It was an utter desolation to see those bottles, straws, bags and immense plastic based things just lying in every corner of the beach instead of the place where these belonged, the trash. It was even more revolting to clean the sea as the water was so much filthier and smellier that breathing itself felt as a punishment.

The sea once was cleaned, the water and the sand looked as if brand new. The sea roared once again while the remaining marine creatures dived in absolute cheerfulness. What a contentment it was to see everything colorful and joyful again.

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Plastic, a highly toxic, non-biodegradable form of trash for not only humans but also for the water bodies and land along with creatures that live in them. Plastic is harmful, afflicts the land and the sea,  it disrupts the bodies natural processes and the chemicals in it can lead to ultimate death. Every year 380 to 400 million tons of plastic is made and used which leads to high percentage of plastic pollution which only is a result of human callousness. The marine creatures are on a verge of extinction.

Be sensible and try to Reduce, reuse and recycle the plastic for a healthier and fresher environment and to conserve the natural beauty of this world. Afterall, life is precious.

EIMAAN ZAHID