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“I know she is coming I know she will look And that is the longing And this is the book.” quote by Leonard Cohen
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““I know she is coming I know she will look And that is the longing And this is the book.””

Leonard Cohen

About This Quote

Source Song: Unknown Title, 1970s

The lyric expresses longing and anticipation for a loved one's arrival, framing it as a yearning narrative.

In simple terms: She is coming, and longing fills the heart.

Key Takeaway

Embrace and express longing in relationships.

Themes

love longing anticipation poetry emotion

Mood

melancholic hopeful poetic

Type

artistic emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • artistic creation
  • personal reflection
  • waiting periods
  • celebrations

Key Concepts

romantic yearning emotional anticipation creative expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does waiting teach you?
  • How do you balance anticipation and presence?
A Different Perspective

Longing can become obsessive if unbalanced.

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