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“Without you my air tastes like nothing. For you I hold my breath.” quote by Mary Szybist
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“Without you my air tastes like nothing. For you I hold my breath.”

Mary Szybist

About This Quote

Source Poetry Collection: “Incarnadine” by Mary Szybist, 2013

The speaker’s breath is held for a beloved, indicating deep dependence and longing.

In simple terms: Breath held for love.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge emotional dependence.

Themes

love dependency longing

Mood

poignant reflective

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • creative writing
  • meditative practice

Key Concepts

existential yearning romantic devotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this breath symbolize for you?
  • Can love exist without such dependence?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance can be unhealthy.

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