Soon, the world around her began to blossom again. The sweet smell returned to the air, and the squirrels came back to play in the branches. Little Rita realized that the most beautiful games were the ones played outside in the fresh air, and she promised never to forget her garden again.

One summer, Little Rita discovered the world of video games. She became so captivated by the action on her screen that she stopped going outside. She stayed in her room all day, sitting on her bed and eating snacks. Slowly, she began to forget about her garden. Instead of tending to it, she started throwing her leftovers and rubbish out of her window, right onto the grass.

: A poignant folk-pop ballad written for his friend Rita after her house burned down, meant to offer comfort during a tragic time.

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