Rain falls and the flowers bloom. No rain, they wither up. Bugs are eaten by lizards, lizards are eaten by birds. But in the end, every one of them dies. They die and dry up. One generation dies, and the next one takes over. That's how it goes. Lots of different ways to live. And lots of different ways to die. But in the end that doesn't make a bit of difference. All that remains is a desert.
The quote from Haruki Murakami's "South of the Border, West of the Sun" reflects on the cyclical nature of life and death. It highlights how vital elements, such as rain and the food chain, contribute to the flourishing and eventual decline of living beings. This cycle emphasizes that although many creatures coexist and contribute to the ecosystem, they ultimately face the same fate: mortality.
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