I love the way you lit candles, with the insistence that I never look, just so I can open my eyes and find the light in the darkness.

R. Y.S. Perez
About This Quote

This quote is a simple one, but it does a lot of work. First, it is subtle. It’s saying, “I love the way you do things.” The next line is a little more direct: “with the insistence that I never look, just so I can open my eyes and find the light in the darkness.” This second line is explaining why he loves her: even in her absence, she makes him feel like everything is okay.

Source: I Hope You Fall In Love: Poetry Collection

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