Shapely emerald leaves covering the tree symbolize the values many Americans hold concerning themselves, others, and their nation. Leaves help the tree grow and flourish just as our value of caring for our neighbors help us to unite and become more successful. The beautiful shade and distinct shape of these leaves make the tree more attractive and unique. Our values often differ from values of other countries due to cultural contrasts such as with religious, racial, and education issues. We give much more

freedom than many other countries do to those of different races and religions. In addition, we hold education in a much higher regard than other countries. These differences sometimes make our country seem more appealing to those of foreign lands.

Without leaves in the spring, the mighty oak would have no means of nourishment and would die. Our common American values bind us together as one unit just a

The tree produces small acorns and those that lie on the ground portray the lives of America's youth. The mighty oak births many acorns with hopes that they will spring forth into new trees. Every few minutes another child is born with the opportunity to become a functional part of our society. However, like the acorns, some do not make it. They simply die too early to be something great. The ones that do make it will become our leaders of tomorrow. Once the acorns reach a certain age, they fall to the ground detached from their lifeline. A simple fact of American life, like all other life, is that everyone that is born must die at one time or another. Birth inevitably brings death. From the fallen acorns come new trees as if it were a miracle. In the cycle of life, death also brings life. Our elderly pass, allowing for room for the hopeful knew generation to begin. Like a circle that never ends, life goes on.

Through the figurative picture of a magnificent oak tree with marvelous leaves, extensive branches, a cordial aperture, and intricate acorns, we can take a look at the many positive aspects of our country and begin to appreciate what we have as opposed to those who have nothing at all. It is usually what we do not have that we

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