825 Quotes About Longing

Thou I cannot so freely say, My heart is with thee, my soul longeth after thee ; yet can I say, I long for such a longing heart (648).

The sensation I had experienced vanished like smoke from a snuffed candlem, leaving behind wisps of nameless longing.

Oh my dear! I think about you always and miss you forever.

I didn't want this dance to end, or Kiggs to let go of my hand. I didn't want him to turn his eyes away, or live any other moment than this one.

We ache with the yearningthat turns half into wholeand offer no excusesfor the beauty of our souls.

If you do not want to write, at least spit on a piece of paper, put it in an envelope, and send it to me. You are not taking any notice of me at all. God forgive you – all I wanted was a few words from you.

Poetry is a storm asking peace to dance with her.

Nos·tal·gia (n):A feeling that lingers long after the taste is gone.

We look before and after, And pine for what is not:Our sincerest laughterWith some pain is fraught;Our sweetest songs are those that tell Of saddest thought.Yet if we could scornHate, and pride, and fear;If we were things bornNot to shed a tear,I know not how thy joy we everShould come near.