Desire Quote by Walter Greenwood
““The yearning sadness of a farewell stole plaintively across her heart as she recalled those sweet sessions when she stood with him in the shadowy upper reaches of the street listening to his murmured tale of woe. She felt that happiness being furtively withdrawn, stolen by sly hands which she could not resist. No longer would he feed the deep longing in her heart; no more could she escape, through him, those bleak lonelinesses which sometimes stole upon her.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Goodbye Look", publication date unknown
A farewell evokes deep yearning, stealing happiness and leaving the heart in lingering loneliness.
In simple terms: Goodbyes cause longing and loss of joy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace and process emotions after partings.
Themes
love
loss
loneliness
memory
emotional pain
Mood
melancholic
poignant
introspective
Type
Desire:1
Longing:1
Love-on-the-dole:0
Nostalgia:0
Yearning:0
Longing Heart:0
Deep Longing:0
Yearning Sadness:0
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- relationship counseling
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology of grief
attachment theory
narrative empathy
human relationships
literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal rituals help you cope with loss?
- How can we transform longing into growth?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize sorrow.
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