Longing for connection from "summary" of The Lover's Dictionary by David Levithan
On certain nights, I find myself consumed by a deep yearning that I struggle to articulate. It's a longing that goes beyond mere physical desire or emotional attachment. It's a yearning for something more profound, something that transcends the boundaries of our individual selves. I think about all the missed connections, the moments of closeness that slipped through our fingers like grains of sand. I wonder about all the words left unsaid, the feelings left unexpressed. In those moments, I feel a sense of incompleteness, a hole in my heart that can only be filled by true connection. It's a longing that seeps into every corner of my being, coloring my thoughts and actions. It's a hunger that can't be satisfied by superficial interactions or fleeting moments of intimacy. It's a thirst that can't be quenched by mere physical touch or verbal reassurances. I searc...
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