Beautiful Quote by Sara Teasdale
“I am not yours, nor lost in you, not lost, although I long to be. Lost as a candle lit at noon, lost as a snowflake in the sea. You love me, and I find you still a spirit beautiful and bright, yet I am I, who long to be lost as a light is lost in light.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Lost Love, author unknown
The speaker feels disconnected, yearning for dissolution like light lost in light, seeking a paradoxical union of loss and identity.
In simple terms: Desire to be lost while remaining oneself.
Key Takeaway
Accept paradox of longing and self.
Themes
loneliness
identity
longing
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic yearning
- self‑reflection
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
existentialism
paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “being lost” mean to you?
- Can loss be a path to deeper self?
A Different Perspective
The desire for loss may conflict with self‑preservation.
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