This is a symbolic story, full of imagery, which the dream sequence allows. The story speaks of love and loss, of man's destructive habits and of the enduring will of nature to survive. The broken plants provide a dark image, but the story ends with hope as the couple declares their love.

One part that was confusing was the reference in the last paragraph to the fact that when Nina walks, the earth always trembles beneath her feet.

This is an enjoyable St. Patrick's Day story. Thank you for sharing it and for engaging with other writers.