The road once travelled,
feet planted firm on solid
by roots thirsty for
the strength that you possess. They
demand your attention.
You decide: let them
overtake you, your lower
thought and motion or pause
briefly, study its
its point of origin,
its fruit so you can
move on, girded with wisdom
—by Alexandra Caselle
Trees are Mother Nature’s grapevine. Not only do they anchor the ecosystem, but trees also communicate history through the rings of their trunks. Once a person enters a tree’s space, he or she feels nature’s vibe.
Place an ear against its bark. Listen to how it amplifies the scurrying of the squirrels and the knocking of the woodpecker’s beak. Tarry a little longer in its presence, and become connected to a network that extends farther than any Wi-Fi system.
A tree’s placement affects the overall landscape. It can enhance the area, change its composition, or attract other wildlife. These positive changes unearth a hidden attribute of the landscape, something that broadens Mother Nature’s or the developers’ original design.
Trees can also block paths. Their roots disrupt the leveled planes of sidewalks and driveways. People can either ignore them or choose to remove them.
The placement of a comma can affect a sentence’s overall composition. A comma can add layers and depth to a sentence and extend its meaning. It is that blinking caution light, alerting readers to slow down before they miss something that will be of great impact.