“She thought men were saviors... ...And she looked for more in them than what they were... Only to rescue herself from those she wished would rescue her... And isn't that the most tragic lie... The lie where we tell what we wished were true and believe it...? She had an artificial memory, a prosthesis to a past that never was... She was like a party that no one ever went to... Like a cure...without a disease... And isn't that the greatest fear of all...to be ready with the answers to questions that no one asks anymore?”
Quote by Merrit Malloy
Work
Things I meant to say to you when we were old
This book centers on the theme of delayed expression, examining the thoughts and feelings that individuals wish they had shared with a loved one earlier in life. Set against the backdrop of aging, the narrative contemplates the weight of unsaid words, the passage of time, and the quiet complexities of long-term relationships. It offers a meditative look at how people reconcile with past silences and the emotional landscapes that remain when youth has faded. more
Author
Merrit Malloy
Merrit Malloy is an American poet known for his unique poetic style and profound insights into the natural world. His works often explore the relationship between humans and nature, as well as philosophical contemplations on life and existence. more
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