The great conquest of water

Here is what I saw, going looking for it. The picture of water, beautiful, pristine and serene. I felt that there was a true mutually harmonious relation that we all learned as a child in our science lessons- 'All living organisms need water' . It was a source that was so unique to planet Earth. It has many sources of life, many mysteries that our scientist are still discovering on the ocean floors.

And as I travelled, I saw water was still very friendly and trusted. I didn't need to go looking for it now, as it was more close to me, at every corner of the town. I still saw humans lent forward honouring it, and drinking it. Is it still safe? will it always be available here? Do I need to lean and bend forward to drink it? Am I like all humans, or am I 'more' equal, needing more protection? As humans, some were not satisfied by this relationship, and likely didn't trust this water as safe, and it wasn't convenient to keep this relationship.

Thus started humans conquest of water. As I travelled further, I learnt we call it different names, Dassani, Aquafina, Evian and many more. It is now colorful and has a size. Well, not to mention is has a Price! Surprised, I found it difficult to believe and accept this humane, trusted relationship has now a price attached. What more, it can be traded!

However, I still trust and will keep my relationship with water, and didn't trade it these....

But this great conquest of water didn't end there. As humans, this conquest leaped ahead to destruction and exploitation. What once happened to our land resources, is now happening to water. Very soon, I suspect we will read there were 5 Oceans in the world! There will be more addersses, and both you and I will own a piece of 'water' like the real estate we own today..