This is what I miss, Cordelia: not something that's gone,

This is what I miss, Cordelia: not something that's gone, but something that will never happen. Two old women giggling over their tea.

📖 Margaret Atwood

🌍 Canadian | 👨‍💼 Novelist

🎂 November 18, 1939

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The quote reflects a poignant sense of nostalgia and longing for a moment that is unattainable. The speaker expresses a yearning not just for something that has disappeared but for a simple, shared experience between two friends, highlighting the beauty and intimacy of companionship. It underscores the idea that certain moments in life, like the laughter shared over tea, are precious and irreplaceable.

This longing for connection reveals the deeper emotional...

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