Quote by Laura Whitcomb

I couldn't take my eyes off him. Like a desert wanderer afraid of mirages, I gazed at my oasis, but he was real.

I couldn't take my eyes off him. Like a desert wanderer afra

Summary

In this quote, the speaker vividly describes their intense fascination and captivation with another person. They metaphorically compare their fixation to a desert wanderer who is wary of illusions or mirages, suggesting that they have likely experienced disappointment before. However, they emphasize that the person they are observing is not a figment of their imagination; they are a tangible source of comfort and hope, akin to an oasis in the vast and desolate desert.

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Love Longing

By Laura Whitcomb

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