The poem “Ecology” tells the story of a devoted son who becomes frustrated as his mother suffers from severe migraines caused by the fragrance of the Red Champak flower’s pollen. Determined to alleviate her pain, he contemplates cutting down the tree but is stopped by his mother, who sees the tree’s positive aspects.

Despite the migraines it causes, the tree holds sentimental value as it has been fertilized by a bird’s droppings, symbolizing good fortune. The poem showcases the poet’s emphasis on family, his Hindu heritage, and the irony of the mother’s attachment to the tree despite her suffering. It also explores the idea that a tree can have both negative and positive aspects, suggesting it should not be hastily removed.