To be running breathlessly, but not yet arrived, is itself delightful, a suspended moment of living hope.
Anne CarsonAt least half of your mind is always thinking, I'll be leaving; this won't last. It's a good Buddhist attitude. If I were a Buddhist, this would be a great help. As it is, I'm just sad.
Anne CarsonMeanwhile music pounded / across hearts opening every valve to the desperate drama of being / a self in a song.
Anne Carson