They say love dies between two people. That's wrong. It doesn't die. It just leaves you, goes away, if you aren't good enough, worthy enough. It doesn't die; you're the the one that dies. It's like the ocean: if you're no good, if you begin to make a bad smell in it, it just spews you up somewhere to die. You die anyway, but I had rather drown in the ocean than be urped up onto a strip of dead beach and be dried away by the sun into a little foul smear with no name to it, just this was for an epitaph
The quote explores the concept of love and its enduring nature, suggesting that love does not simply fade away but instead withdraws when one is deemed unworthy. The imagery of the ocean represents the idea that love can be all-encompassing but can also reject individuals perceived as not good enough, leading to their emotional demise. In this context, the love that once thrived between two people is not lost; rather, it exits in response to failure or inadequacy.
Furthermore, the quote contrasts two potential outcomes for those who lose love: to succumb to it gracefully, like drowning in the ocean, or to be unceremoniously cast aside like a foul remnant on a beach. The preference for drowning suggests a desire for a dignified end rather than fading into obscurity. Ultimately, it highlights the pain of being abandoned by love and the desperate wish to preserve one's sense of worth in the face of that loss.
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