Blenda M
UB Writing
Washington Magazine

The shape, unique colors, and the sounds of Seattle trees symbolize the way I think about people. Each color represents the differences between good and bad in a person's life. The green leaves that surround me as fragile as a cloud, remind me how easy life can be if I let it happen. The sound, the rhythm of each leaf through the air touches my heart, telling me every beat that sounds will always make me happy. It also makes me think of all the amazing moments when I was growing up, as well as forgetting any lonely thoughts I had.

As I think of the shape of the branches which reach and stretch to the sky, I see myself having every opportunity to succeed in everything I do. I know that I can become anything I want to be if I put my mind into it. The idea that I want to prove myself to others about how hard I work.

As the trees move, it reminds me that I want to change every day in order to learn about others. I know change sounds hard and not that easy but I have the knowledge to do it. I believe it can do a lot of things for me and especially for the others. I notice I became stronger as the Seattle trees come to my mind and bring out the good qualities to make the kind of person I am inside.