Louisiana rain is soaking through my shoes. I may never be the same when I reach Baton Rouge.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rain in Louisiana affects the speaker so deeply it may permanently change them by the time they reach a city.
- In plain terms
- The rain here is so heavy it might change who I am when I arrive.
- What can you take from it?
- Some experiences can permanently change you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What places have changed you?
- Why does the rain affect you?
Another view
Changes might be temporary rather than lasting.
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