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By Harsha Elizabeth James<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That it is transient and resilient is nature for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I be one too?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One that is subject to seasonal and temporal variations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, it gets it back together every single time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time? Wait, do I have it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am late, as always, testing the patience of nature again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will it let it go this time or lecture me again on the importance of time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not a word, complete silence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am scared; it never used to be like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The birds, butterflies, and bees used to sing to me in nature’s mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The whales, salmons, and turtles used to send me waves of encouragement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flowers, trees, and shores, places to hide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happened? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it me? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have I crossed the limit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I thought it was transient and resilient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But am I?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Am I transient and resilient enough to overcome this sudden change?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wait, sudden? Was it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I missed all the signs that it showed me over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the lessons it tried to teach me<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it too late to change now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today <\/strong>is the day I become one with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day I become transient and resilient<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh look, is that a bumblebee!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is saying something\u2014”Welcome home<\/strong>.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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