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What does “terribly transient feet” mean?

What does “terribly transient feet” mean?

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  1. “terribly transient feet” refers to humans who are short-lived and mortal. Here, feet symbolise humans. According to the poet, the sea has remained the same. On the other hand, humans grow old and finally die because they live on earth temporarily. Here the poet is referring to her mother who is no more.

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