The whole tree metaphor was really interesting. Definitely unique and it fit well for the part. I also really liked the first and last line. They gave the piece a completely different message.You used hyphens and italics nicely to add emphasis. Great piece.

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I can connect well with this. It is written wonderfully. You did a fantastic job.