Leningrad Quote by Paullina Simons
““Soldier! Let me cradle your head and caress your face, let me kiss your dear sweet lips and cry across the seas and whisper through the icy Russian grass how I feel for you . . . Luga, Ladoga, Leningrad, Lazarevo . . . Alexander, once you carried me, and now I carry you. Into my eternity, now I carry you. Through Finland, through Sweden, to America, hand outstretched, I stand and limp forward, the galloping steed black and riderless in my wake. Your heart, your rifle, they will comfort me, they’ll be my cradle and my grave. Lazarevo drips you into my soul, dawn drop by moonlight drop from the river Kama. When you look for me, look for me there, because that’s where I will be all the days of my life. (Tatiana)””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Bronze Horseman, 2000
A lover’s devotion transcends war, geography, and death, binding souls across distance and time.
In simple terms: Love endures despite hardship and separation.
Key Takeaway
Cherish deep connections that survive adversity.
Themes
love
war
spiritual connection
Mood
poignant
hopeful
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- long‑distance relationships
- grief counseling
- legacy building
Key Concepts
sacrifice
eternal bond
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love survive extreme hardship?
- What sacrifices are you willing to make for love?
A Different Perspective
Romantic idealism may ignore practical realities.
