have poets write about you as if you are alive. Scientifically, it is absolutely true, you are alive. You have a pulse, the waves, and a metabolism, the food chain. A personality, a character, a consciousness, and a sense of purposetry this- turn into spray, spin rainbowswear down entire mountains and dump them in layersgently surround marina sea grass twice a day, protecting and feeding thousands of crabs, ducks, and geesefill human eyes with warm salt brine at least once a month Becoming Water

Summary

This quote suggests that as humans, we are intricately connected to the natural world, and we should be celebrated and acknowledged by poets as if we were living beings. It highlights the scientific basis behind our existence, from our pulse and metabolism to our consciousness and sense of purpose. By comparing ourselves to the fluidity and essentiality of water, the quote emphasizes the interconnectedness and vital role we play in sustaining and nourishing the ecosystems around us. It encourages us to embrace our connection with nature and recognize the profound impact we have on the planet.