An invasive species, according to Sophie Strand, is an organism that, when introduced to a non-native ecosystem, disrupts the existing ecological balance, often outcompeting indigenous species and leading to significant environmental and economic consequences. She portrays these species not merely as biological intruders, but as complex symbols of human-mediated change and ecological vulnerability. Through her poetic lens, the arrival of an invasive species is akin to an unwelcome, but revealing, narrative twist—unfolding the often-overlooked connections and imbalances shaped by centuries of human activity. She emphasizes that while these species can wreak havoc on local biodiversity, they also serve as poignant reminders of the intricate and fragile tapestries of life that bind all living things together.