Cricket Quote by Fisher Amelie
““I started toward the barn and was grateful that the wind was still. About halfway up the drive, my heart began to beat an irregular rhythm as I caught sight of Cricket coming toward me. My breath caught in my throat. This girl. This tiny little girl had such incredible power over me with her big, blue, round, sad eyes. Her unusual face, her unusually striking face. Her pert nose. The faint laugh lines around her eyes and mouth. And I didn’t know her, didn’t really even know if she and I were anything alike but that didn’t stop me from wishing we shared a future...even if she did belong to someone else.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: Untitled, 2021
The narrator becomes deeply moved by a child's unique appearance and presence, sparking an intense, hopeful longing despite uncertainty.
In simple terms: A child's eyes and face stir strong feelings of love and hope.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself to feel unexpected connections.
Themes
love
longing
beauty
vulnerability
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- meeting new people
- seeing children
- artistic inspiration
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
aesthetic appreciation
emotional resonance
idealization
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to this child's gaze?
- Can longing exist without reciprocation?
A Different Perspective
The feelings may be idealized and not reflect reality.
