She is described as a mysterious and unsteady world that once supported life, symbolizing a person or perhaps a place that has changed over time. The narrator feels a deep connection, understanding a language she once spoke, even if they cannot verbally communicate now.
The passage reflects on her past, nostalgic for her more lively and carefree days when she wore high knee socks, short shorts, tube tops, and traveled on roller skates. These memories highlight a time of joy and freedom that contrasts with her current unsettled state.