Tree Reflection

 The video about trees is something I found to be extremely fascinating. The overall vibe of the entire video was peaceful, almost like I was walking through a serene garden that was not meant to be touched. I love the idea that trees have spirits, or souls, just as many people think humans do. The imagery of the different locations they showed was also beautiful. The fact that different types of trees can survive a vast variety of climates and temperatures is amazing, and rarely seen in mother nature. Trees are also shown to have cultural significance across the globe, showing that they transcend the norms of human nature. The poem, however, had a completely different feeling. I felt as if the poet was maybe making fun of himself, or perhaps making fun of tree poems in general. The line about poems being shaped like trees felt nostalgic for me because I used to read poems shaped like the objects at hand all the time as a kid. Reading this poem felt kind of like word vomit, and frankly I still do not fully understand it. I do pick up a sarcastic tone throughout. The article we read was also interesting in a different way. The author mentions how trees have families, and that they connect to each other just like human families do. Additionally, the author believes that one of trees' main traits is their strength, and that they have a "duty" to continue to provide for the environment around them as well as to continue to grow. I thought that the imagery of tree leaves bustling in the wind was relatable; for me, when walking at night, hearing the wind blow through the trees serves as a comfort and makes me feel like I'm not alone.