Finding Quote by Stasia Ward Kehoe
““The tips of my overgrown bangs dip into the wet of my tears. My fingers, forehead, moisten with sweat. I fight the slipperiness, press the valves firmly, play the love, the hate, the misery, the hope, the freedom that I wanted, never wanted, can't have; that doesn't exist.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, personal writing, unknown publication
The speaker describes a struggle with intense emotions, feeling trapped between desire and impossibility, using vivid physical imagery to convey inner turmoil.
In simple terms: Emotional conflict expressed through vivid physical details.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge feelings and seek realistic paths forward.
Themes
emotion
conflict
desire
impossibility
self‑reflection
Mood
melancholic
intense
reflective
Type
poetic
confessional
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
psychology
poetry
identity
loss
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “valve” symbolize for you?
- How can you transform unattainable hopes into actionable steps?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize pain, obscuring practical coping.
