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What do you like the most about the poem?
Solution
The poem presents a beautiful interaction between the elements of nature – the tree and the bird. The universal concept of the exchange of energy is an aspect of the poem. The goldfinch enlivens the tree with its presence while the tree serves as a nesting place for the goldfinch’s family.
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