Advised Quote by Shahrazad al-Khalij
““Tell the trafic jams to not open their roads to you. Tell the eyes that meet you on the road, that I’m no longer jealous. Tell the souls that share with you the details of your day, that I no longer wish to be them. Tell to the one I advised to take care of you, to forget my advice, and to neglect you as she wants. Tell your pillow to not be gentle with your head. Tell your tooth brush to not be gentle with your gums. Tell your hair brush to not care about your head skin. Tell your blanket to not give you warmth. Tell your winter clothes to not protect you from the cold. Tell the streets’ dogs to frighten you. Tell your car’s other seat that I no longer dream of sitting on it. Tell your country that I no longer dream of flying to it. Tell your friends, your coworkers, your best friend, your neighbours, the world, the universe, your ground, your sky, I broke your chains, and I no longer care about you. So leave on the story’s seat a dry flower, and leave my memory.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, author collection, 2023
A declaration of detachment, urging all elements of life to stop caring for the speaker, symbolizing a final severance from relationships and self.
In simple terms: I’m cutting ties with everything and everyone.
Key Takeaway
Release all attachments.
Themes
detachment
breakup
freedom
Mood
defiant
poignant
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- ending a toxic relationship
- moving on after heartbreak
- personal rebirth
- letting go of expectations
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑release
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you keep if you could not let go?
- How does total detachment affect identity?
A Different Perspective
The speaker’s extreme nihilism may alienate rather than heal.
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