Dreams Quote by Pier Giorgio Di Cicco
““I Want You to See" I want you to see the hole in my shirt where your heart went through like a Colt 45, and opened a dream at the back of the neck. Here, let me unbutton it for you. Notice the ribs, those sweet things you loved, notice the insides, the parchment lampshades, the books, the furniture. Notice yourself sitting, holding my hand on a winter night, notice the look in my eyes, now close it all up and walk away. Stumble, pretend you’re dead. Just for me, pretend you can be hurt by something so simple as a failed emotion. Pretend you have seen loss. For god’s sake what was I holding when you said good morning.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “I Want You to See”, 1995
The poem invites intimate vulnerability, urging the listener to confront emotional wounds and shared loss through vivid metaphor.
In simple terms: Invite deep emotional honesty.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself to feel and share pain.
Themes
vulnerability
intimacy
loss
Mood
intense
melancholic
Type
poetic
evocative
When to use this quote
- therapy
- artistic expression
- relationship healing
- grief processing
Key Concepts
metaphor
emotional honesty
connection
Questions to Reflect On
- What wounds are you willing to reveal?
- How can shared pain foster connection?
A Different Perspective
Over‑exposure may cause emotional overwhelm.
