Here is my story for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle. This week's photo was contributed by Penny Gadd.

Copyright Penny Gadd

Spring, and the river runs clear, Nature's canvas. The world begins.

Summer, and the river teems with life. The world flourishes.

Autumn, and the river fears. Its creatures die, choking on Man's effluence. The world teeters.

Winter, and the river mourns. Putrid sickness flows sluggishly to empty seas. The world dies.

Spring, and the river flows clear. New life appears. The world, reborn. A second chance.

Special guest image! Menacuddle Well near St Austell, this morning.