Bare feet Quote by Paul Harding
“I was ravenous for my child and took to gorging myself in the boneyard, hoping that she might possibly meet me halfway, or just beyond, one night, if only for an instant—step back into her own bare feet, onto the wet grass or fallen leaves or snowy ground of the living Enon, so that we could share just one last human word.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Enon, 2010, null
A parent longs to reconnect with a lost child, imagining a brief, poignant meeting in nature that would restore humanity and shared words.
In simple terms: A parent wishes for a fleeting reunion with a child to feel human again.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments of connection.
Themes
loss
longing
reunion
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- memorial services
- family gatherings
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
grief
parental love
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this longing reveal about grief?
- How can we honor lost loved ones daily?
A Different Perspective
Imagined reunions may prevent healing in reality.
