It lay buried here. It lay deep inside me. It's so deep I don't think that I can speak about it. It could take me all of my life, But it would only take a moment to Tell you what I'm feeling, But I don't know if I'm ready yet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Deep emotions are hard to articulate quickly despite the urgency to express them.
- In plain terms
- I feel things deeply but struggle to find the words to say them.
- What can you take from it?
- Silence sometimes respects depth better than speech.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What keeps you from sharing your feelings?
- Is silence always the right choice?
Another view
Withholding expression can lead to isolation or misunderstanding.
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