“Vanish. Pass into nothingness: the Keats line that frightened her. Fade as the blue nights fade, go as the brightness goes. Go back into the blue. I myself placed her ashes in the wall. I myself saw the cathedral doors locked at six. I know what it is I am now experiencing. I know what the frailty is, I know what the fear is. The fear is not for what is lost. What is lost is already in the wall. What is lost is already behind the locked doors. The fear is for what is still to be lost. You may see nothing still to be lost. Yet there is no day in her life on which I do not see her.”
Quote by Joan Didion
Work
Blue Nights (Enhanced Edition)
In this revised and expanded edition, the author delves into the complexities of grief and the enduring bond between parent and child. The narrative is a deeply personal reflection on the loss of a loved one, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader themes of mortality and memory. more
Author
Joan Didion
Joan Didion is an American author born on December 5, 1934. Known for her distinctive narrative style and profound insights into modern life, her works have gained recognition for their unique perspective and deep understanding of the complexities of contemporary society. more
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