Quote by Ann Patchett

There was no time for kissing but she wanted him to know that in the future there would be. A kiss in so much loneliness was like a hand pulling you up out of the water, scooping you up from a place of drowning and into the reckless abundance of air. A kiss, another kiss.

There was no time for kissing but she wanted him to know tha

Summary

This quote captures a sense of longing and hope for a future filled with affection and connection. It signifies that despite the present circumstances, where there is no time for intimacy, there is a promise of intimacy in the future. The comparison of a kiss to a saving hand and a rescue from drowning suggests that a kiss has the power to elevate one's spirits, to provide a breath of fresh air amid the suffocating loneliness. It emphasizes the significance and beauty of physical affection and emphasizes its transformative nature.

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By Ann Patchett

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