Summary
This quote suggests that gazing at the person being addressed evokes conflicting emotions. The phrase "fierce desire to be lonesome" implies that despite having feelings for this individual, being alone becomes desirable. It could imply that the individual's presence reminds the speaker of past pain or disrupts their sense of self. The quote captures the complexity of emotions, where attraction and longing mingle with a desire for solitude.
Topics
Loneliness
By Oscar Levant