Everyday, in the afternoon, When the sun and the clouds…
““Everyday, in the afternoon, When the sun and the clouds are in equipoise, I look up, with shrunken eyes and shadowed forehead, To see whether you hide in them, If those shapes could make some sense, And I find you walking your dog, laughing aloud, Driving your car and Dancing in the bar, Working very hard and playing retard, Hurting my eyes, head and heart; I look upon the ground, Tossing a stone as cold as your soul, Realisation is a fantasy, Omnipresence is not your genre, but Obsession is mine.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker observes a bustling world while feeling isolated, projecting personal longing onto everyday scenes, and recognizing an obsessive fixation that colors perception.
In simple terms: Feeling lonely amid daily life.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge your inner longing.
Themes
loneliness
obsession
perception
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
personal
When to use this quote
- crowded streets
- social media
- personal introspection
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
subjective reality
projection
urban alienation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “stone” symbolize for you?
- How can you shift from obsession to connection?
A Different Perspective
Obsessive focus may distort reality.