Quote by Christopher Poindexter

She wiped the black spillingfrom her eyelashes onto her cheek,and in that moment, I wanted, Ineeded, for magic to exist.I wanted to peel back her lonelyskin and feel her sadness starestraight into the blue inside my eyes.I wanted and I needed it to know,that I, I loved her too, and my godI, I would fight for her.

She wiped the black spillingfrom her eyelashes onto her chee

Summary

This quote captures the intense longing and desperation of the speaker for magic to exist. Seeing the black tears on the woman's cheek, the speaker wishes to connect with her, to understand and share her pain. The desire to peel back her "lonely skin" reflects the longing to truly see her and be seen in return. The quote conveys a profound love and commitment, with the speaker expressing a willingness to fight for the person they love.

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Truth Beauty Love Sadness

By Christopher Poindexter

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