This was an incredibly interesting read. The symbolism really works and I love the imagery. I followed everything with ease and I wasn't disappointed by the ending. Do I really think humanity will exhaust Mother Nature to its minimum? I think it's very likely. Do I think we will advance and alter ourselves to a level that would give us the independence to leave earth behind? Eh, I don't really see things working in our favor that way. However, you provided a really interesting portrayal of the rise of humanity despite the odds and a captivating prediction for the future. I enjoyed reading it. I hope you'll keep writing. (:

L.L.