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"But does the desert even miss the rain?"

In response to this question, posed by my lovely and wildly intelligent sister Hannah, I would like to offer my thoughts. On many a sleepless night I've pondered this very dilemma, and, after years of inner debate, I've come to the conclusion that no, the desert couldn't possibly miss the rain. The desert is, by definition, dry. If it ever rained, it's entire identity would be obliterated. This is not a desirable occurrence. Also, and more persuasively, the desert has never seen the rain, and probably doesn't know it exists. It is simply impossible to miss something that you have never seen or heard about; if the desert has no concept of or word for "rain," it certainly cannot formulate any sort of emotional response to its absence. It may feel some sort of abstract emptiness, but that sense of incompleteness could not ever be linked to the absence of rain. Indeed, one must understand the concept of wetness to know one is dry. Thus, from the desert's perspective, it is really neither wet nor dry, but rather merely "is." It does not miss what it is not and could never be. In conclusion, I would say that the desert is content, self-sufficient, and largely pleased with the camels and cacti that serve as its lifelong companions.

posted by Bekah at 11:30 AM :: |