By now you know: I come from another planet. But I will never say to you, Take me to your leaders. Even I--unused to your ways though I am--would never make that mistake. We ourselves have such beings among us, made of cogs, pieces of paper, small disks of shiny metal, scraps of coloured cloth. I do not need to encounter more of them.Instead I will say, Take me to your trees. Take me to your breakfasts, your sunsets, your bad dreams, your shoes, your nouns. Take me to your fingers; take me to your deaths.These are worth it. These are what I have come for.
The speaker expresses a unique perspective, emphasizing their alien nature while rejecting the notion of seeking out human leaders. Instead, they highlight the inadequacy of political figures, comparing them to objects made of mundane materials, which hold no real significance. This choice reflects a desire to connect with the essence of humanity rather than its superficial constructs.
What truly matters to the speaker are the intimate experiences and elements of life—nature, simple moments, and human emotions. They seek understanding and connection through everyday life, emphasizing that it is these genuine aspects that they have come to appreciate, rather than the artificial constructs of society.
