Hello @idlemind,
I read stories throughout the day, throughout the week. Often the stories are excellent, well-crafted. Rarely, however, do I read a story that moves me as yours did. I felt the axes as they fell upon the trees. I felt the sorrow of the young tree, and the grim realization of its future.
I don't know how this idea occurred to you, but an idea is one thing. Realizing what you imagine before you write--that's something else.
This is a story for our time, and for every time.
It is perfect.
Thank you so much for appreciating my story. I didn't expect that this will have such an emotional impact on readers.
Thank you for the gift as well admin @agmoore