Broken dreams Quote by Kellen Burden
““My place smells like whatever loneliness smells like. Ramen and broken dreams or something.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2020
Loneliness is likened to a stale, comforting routine of cheap food and broken dreams.
In simple terms: Loneliness feels like cheap comfort.
Key Takeaway
Find healthier coping.
Themes
loneliness
comfort
despair
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
contemporary
When to use this quote
- urban life
- student life
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology of isolation
creative metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts mask loneliness?
- How to break cycles of despair?
A Different Perspective
Comfort can become a trap, preventing growth.
![“Lawrence says, "I have an old maiden aunt too, and her place smells just like this. What [i] is [/i] that smell, anyway?" "Age and desperation?" I suggest. "Bitterness and despair?" Vanessa says. "Baked fish?" says Harry. "She does like tilapia," I admit.” quote by Claire LaZebnik](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/69d/claire-lazebnik-13620_smell_lawrence-says-i-have-an-old-maiden-aunt_822792.jpg)
