Quote by Mary Oliver

I'm going to die one day. I know it's coming for me, too. I'll be a mountain, I'll be a stone on the beach. I'll be nourishment.

I'm going to die one day. I know it's coming for me, too. I'

Summary

This quote reflects the inevitability of death and the acceptance of one's mortality. The speaker acknowledges that death is a universal truth, emphasizing that everyone, including themselves, will eventually face their own mortality. The reference to being a mountain or a stone on the beach highlights the transient nature of life and the idea that even after death, one's existence can still serve a purpose, as they will become part of the cycle of nature and nourishment for other living beings.

By Mary Oliver

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