Homecoming Quote by E. E. Cummings
““your homecoming will be my homecoming̣- my selves go with you, only i remain; a shadow phantom effigy or seeming (an almost someone alway who's noone) a noone who,till their and your returning, spends the forever of his loneliness dreaming their eyes have opened to your morning feeling their stars have risen through your skies...””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Homecoming", 1925
The speaker merges identity with a beloved, seeking unity beyond solitude.
In simple terms: Love fuses selves, ending loneliness.
Key Takeaway
Seek deep connection.
Themes
love
identity
union
loneliness
spirituality
Mood
poetic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
romanticism
self
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you retain self while merging?
- What does true companionship feel like?
A Different Perspective
Union may erase individuality.
