I can never drive my car over a bridge without thinking of suicide. I can never look at a lake or an ocean without thinking of suicide.
Charles BukowskiRead
And I said to myself that he was the first thing that I had ever missed in my life.
Interpretation
The quote reflects on the deep sense of loss and longing for a significant person in one's life.
In this quote, Charles Bukowski expresses a profound realization of missing someone who held great importance in his life. This moment signifies not only the absence of that individual but also highlights the impact they had on his existence. It reveals the deep emotional connections we form and the void left behind when those connections are severed, emphasizing how meaningful relationships can shape our experiences and emotions.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a memorial service to express the depth of missing a loved one.
I can never drive my car over a bridge without thinking of suicide. I can never look at a lake or an ocean without thinking of suicide.
when I am feeling low all i have to do is watch my cats and my courage returns
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My mother and our pastor always said you have to pray for your enemies and people who do you wrong, and that's what I did.
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