Quote by Conrad Aiken

Music I heard with you was more than music, and bread I broke with you was more than bread. Now that I am without you, all is desolate all that was once so beautiful is dead.

Music I heard with you was more than music, and bread I brok

Summary

This quote expresses the profound impact the speaker's connection with someone had on their experiences. The music and food shared together transcended their ordinary meanings, becoming manifestations of an intense emotional connection. Without the person they shared these moments with, everything now feels empty and devoid of beauty. The quote captures the transformative power of love and highlights the overwhelming sense of loss that occurs when that love is gone.

By Conrad Aiken

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