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“It had only been two days – two days – since he’d seen her last, and yet he’d missed her every step of the way. How was that possible? To miss someone you’d scarcely had in your life at all? For all his knowledge, he had no answer, only knew that every moment spent by her side made it that much…” quote by Angela B. Wade
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““It had only been two days – two days – since he’d seen her last, and yet he’d missed her every step of the way. How was that possible? To miss someone you’d scarcely had in your life at all? For all his knowledge, he had no answer, only knew that every moment spent by her side made it that much more difficult to leave again. To accept the incoming battering of noise, the necessary barrenness of his life. The loneliness. He could hear the music of her voice so clearly as she spoke now, every inflection, every intonation. And the world around them, too – birds on the wing and children laughing. Her presence was a continual surprise, one that made him by turns calm and edgy and covetous. And mindful, his responsibilities, self-appointed though they were, crowding back into his mind on a silent sigh. The Descent was still closing in on him, and Dmitri still lived, which meant there was too much left to do and no time for distraction. But still...””

Angela B. Wade

About This Quote

Source Short Story: “The Descent” by Angela B. Wade, 2018

A man wrestles with deep longing and loss after a brief encounter, feeling both pain and purpose amid looming challenges.

In simple terms: He feels intense loss for someone he barely knew, yet it fuels his resolve.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge grief while pursuing purpose.

Themes

loss longing purpose loneliness conflict

Mood

melancholy introspective hopeful

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationship breakup
  • personal crisis
  • mission urgency
  • inner conflict

Key Concepts

existential yearning psychological tension mission focus

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does longing teach you about yourself?
  • How can you balance grief with responsibility?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize suffering; emotional turmoil can hinder decision‑making.

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