When I no longer have your heartI will not request your bodyyour presenceor even your polite conversation.I will go away to a far countryseparated from you by the sea- on which I cannot walk -and refrain even from sendinglettersdescribing my pain.

πŸ“– Alice Walker

🌍 American  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Author

πŸŽ‚ February 9, 1944
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In this poignant excerpt, the speaker expresses a deep emotional detachment that follows the loss of love. They proclaim that once the beloved's heart is no longer theirs, they will no longer seek physical closeness, companionship, or even courteous exchanges. The speaker conveys a sense of resignation, indicating that the absence of love transforms their desire for connection into a willingness to withdraw entirely.

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