Candle Quote by Lang Leav
““Saving You The darkness takes him over, the sickness pulls him in; his eyes—a blown out candle, I wish to go with him. Sometimes I see a flicker— a light that shone from them; I hold him to me tightly, before he's gone again.””
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: “Love & Other Poems”, 2015
A lover watches a friend succumb to darkness, yearning to stay close despite inevitable loss.
In simple terms: Grief and love intertwine in watching someone fade.
Key Takeaway
Hold loved ones close while they’re present.
Themes
grief
love
loss
Mood
somber
intimate
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- hospital visits
- caregiving
- memorials
Key Concepts
mortality
intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance love and letting go?
- What rituals help process impending loss?
A Different Perspective
The poem may romanticize suffering.
