Cigar Quote by Charles Bukowski
““and you go on toward your ocean, the cigar biting your lips the way love used to.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Bluebird” (published 1978)
The narrator moves forward, comparing love’s lingering taste to a cigar’s lingering flavor.
In simple terms: Love remains after loss, like a lingering taste.
Key Takeaway
Embrace lingering feelings as part of growth.
Themes
love
memory
moving on
Mood
nostalgic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- breakup
- personal growth
- creative writing
Key Concepts
transience
sensory metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to honor love while progressing?
- How does sensory memory affect healing?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize pain, overlooking practical steps forward.
