With words and tears she has amputated something form me…
““With words and tears she has amputated something form me. I gave her the intimate importance of me, and her bus pulled away, leaving something key of mine inside her like the weapon of a bee. All I want to do now is drive very away, to bleed.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The End of the Tour” excerpt, 1997
The narrator feels wounded by a relationship, yearning for escape while carrying lingering emotional pain.
In simple terms: A painful breakup leaves lingering hurt.
Key Takeaway
Seek healing and distance.
Themes
relationships
pain
loneliness
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- breakup recovery
- therapy
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
psychology
literature
emotional trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “drive very away” symbolize?
- How can one transform lingering pain into growth?
A Different Perspective
Healing may require confronting, not just fleeing, the pain.