Nothing much bothered you for a while and you kept walking like a silhouette through this town, saying hi's and goodbyes, acting polite at all times. But there is no fire in your heart; you are not very concerned.
This quote poignantly captures a stage of emotional numbness or detachment that many individuals experience in their lives. The imagery of "walking like a silhouette" conveys an existence that lacks vividness and substance—an outline without color or depth. This metaphor illustrates the feeling of being present physically but absent emotionally, going through the motions of daily social interactions without genuine engagement or warmth. Saying "hi's and goodbyes" and "acting polite at...
