Love Quote by Constantinos P. Cavafis
““Return often and take me, beloved sensation, return and take me – when the body’s memory awakens, and old longings pulse again in my blood, when lips and skin remember, and hands could almost touch again. Return often and take me at night, when lips and skin remember.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Return” (translation) by Constantinos P. Cavafis, early 20th century
The poet longs for the return of intense, sensual memories that awaken the body’s desire.
In simple terms: Yearning for revived sensual memory.
Key Takeaway
Embrace moments that rekindle deep feeling.
Themes
desire
memory
sensuality
Mood
nostalgic
passionate
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- reconnecting with a lover
- revisiting a cherished place
- recalling a vivid childhood scene
- practicing sensory meditation
Key Concepts
embodied longing
poetic yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- Which sensory memory still feels vivid?
- How can you invite similar feeling today?
A Different Perspective
Such longing may be idealized, not always attainable.
