In Akermans concept essay “Why Leaves Turn Color”, it is quite interesting how she mixes her scientific knowledge with amazing imagery that also appeals to the senses of the reader. Maybe she is writing for a person interested in poetry, but she could also be appealing to the scientific minds out there. I like how she goes through the scientific steps of the leaves changing colors, but it makes it also sound so peaceful and serene to the mind even though the reader is learning. My favorite quote that supports the serenity is when Akerman says: "Walk down a lane overhung with trees in the never-never land of autumn and you will forget about time and death, lost in the sheer delicious spill of color." It brings back memories of my childhood and back when we had no worries but maybe scraping our knees. We got pushed on the playground only to forgive this person an hour later because we all were friends and had nothing to worry about. The author somehow spill science into a wonderful relaxing poem about the most beautiful season of the year.
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