Quote by C.S. Lewis

Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything.But no, that is not quite accurate. There is one place where her absence comes locally home to me, and it is a place I can't avoid. I mean my own body. It had such a different importance while it was the body of H.'s lover. Now it's like an empty house.

Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything.But no,

Summary

This quote expresses the deep impact of a loved one's absence. The speaker compares the absence to the all-encompassing presence of the sky, emphasizing its pervasive nature. However, the quote further acknowledges that this comparison falls short when considering the personal impact. The absence hits hardest within their own body, which once held significance as their partner's lover. It likens their body to an empty house, highlighting the profound emptiness and loss experienced on a deeply personal level.

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Death Faith Loss Grief Grieving Stillbirth Babyloss

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