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“It isnt for want of something to say-- something to tell you-- something you should know-- but to detain you-- keep you from going-- feeling myself here as long as you are-- as long as you are” quote by Cid Corman
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““It isnt for want of something to say-- something to tell you-- something you should know-- but to detain you-- keep you from going-- feeling myself here as long as you are-- as long as you are””

Cid Corman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Expresses a struggle between desire to stay and need to leave, feeling trapped by love and longing.

In simple terms: Love can feel imprisoning.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge emotional entrapment.

Themes

love longing conflict

Mood

conflicted poetic

Type

Detain:1 Longing:1 Love:1 Want:0 Going Feeling:0 Feeling Long:0 Detain Going:0 Know Detain:0

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

emotional dependency psychological tension

Questions to Reflect On

  • What holds you in place?
  • Can love be both comforting and restrictive?
A Different Perspective

Staying may cause deeper hurt.

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