Traveller
Journey of Love and Loss: Maria Basel's Evocative Reflections
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First time in love, first child.
Reflects the experience of experiencing love for the first time and becoming a parent.
But then you needed more, you felt you needed more
The desire for more or something beyond what was initially present, leading to dissatisfaction.
You didn’t have the time
Not having enough time, possibly indicating neglect or being unable to prioritize.
What did you think when you left home?
A question probing the thoughts at the moment of departing from home, suggesting reflection on motives or emotions.
First time in love, first fight.
Describes a first argument or conflict experienced within a romantic relationship.
And then you needed more, you said you needed more
Similar to line 2, expressing a recurring theme of longing for more.
You took all of their time.
Taking away or demanding the entirety of someone's time, indicating a consuming nature.
What did you feel when you left home?
Another reflective question, pondering emotions upon leaving home, potentially indicating regret or uncertainty.
Fierce predator, you consume everything
Metaphorical reference to a consuming or dominating personality, always craving more.
You always needed more, you always needed more
Continued longing or insatiable desire for more, with an emphasis on persistent neediness.
You have the experience, you smart parasite.
Describes possessing experience but using it opportunistically, possibly at the expense of others.
Fast traveller, you escape everything.
Characterization of a person who constantly moves and avoids settling or confronting situations.
You’re always moving on, you have to move on
Reinforces the idea of constantly moving forward, avoiding emotional attachment or commitment.
Fourth time in love, fourth child.
Reference to a repeated cycle of love and parenting, possibly suggesting a pattern of behavior.
I couldn’t find the words to say.
Expresses difficulty in articulating thoughts or emotions, possibly hinting at a sense of helplessness or inability to communicate.
I couldn’t find the words to say.
Reiteration of the difficulty in finding words, possibly emphasizing the struggle to express oneself.
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