Coleman Barks Quotes

Longing becomes more poignant if in the distance you can't tell whether your friend is going away or coming back. The pushing away pulls you in.

Coleman Barks

• Friend
• Distance
• Longing
• Going Away
• Coming Back

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  • Distance
  • Longing