Breath Quote by Eric Nickel
“This World, When you were in it, Was a breathtaking desert, An exquisite vista, Painted every beautiful color. Than you died, And I began to cry. Now this World, Is Mostly liquid, All the colors, Washed away, By the rising collection, Of my tears. I sit here now, Thinking of you, Practicing holding my breath.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, author‑written, 2023
The speaker mourns a loss, seeing the world shift from vibrant to bleak, reflecting grief and emotional emptiness.
In simple terms: Grief makes the world feel colorless.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge loss, seek support.
Themes
grief
loss
reflection
Mood
sad
contemplative
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal mourning
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
existentialism
emotional processing
Questions to Reflect On
- What colors could you rediscover?
- How does breath practice help?
A Different Perspective
Grief can also inspire growth and new meaning.
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