For just a minute there I was dreaming, for just a minute is was all so real. For just a minute she was standing there with me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recalls a fleeting moment where a past person seemed present and real.
- In plain terms
- For a short time I imagined her being here with me.
- What can you take from it?
- Brief illusions of presence can feel vivid but are temporary.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a memory feel real in the moment?
Another view
It does not clarify if this is a dream or a hallucination.
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