Water

 

05 January 2022

Just when I thought the year of the water tiger would mean an abundance of water beyond what I want to use it for. It is only the start of the year and we are met with water restrictions. The Chinese New Year will not take effect until Feb 1, so I'll hang in here. Thinking of the boy who lived in the mountains and had to bathe in a basin to collect the water he just used for another round. Comparing it with how thoughtless I was with my water consumption in the province. And how though water is everywhere, it was easy to take it away, given that water evaporates and may condense somewhere else. As I consciously scrimp on water use, I saw clothes on the line. Of course, people still need to wash clothes. I could only imagine how filthy I would live if I have to restrict water use on strictly basic needs. Then I saw ate Fe's plants. All those hundreds of pots were wet. No wonder the tank had no water by 7pm. Drought is real.Then there were thoughts of how I am water. 70% of me is. Basically, I am water, held together by remnants of stars.