"You are my homecoming. When I'm with you and we're well together, there is nothing more that I want. You make me like who I am, who I become when you're with me, Oliver. If there's any truth in the world, it lies when I'm with you..."
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Elio, as spoken to Oliver
Call Me by Your Name, by André Aciman
2007 Picador ® Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
For every Elio, who's long wait has ended and have found the fingers that fit between the gaps of their hands, or who continually waits for their Oliver, hopeful and optimistic, amidst the vastness of this harsh, unforgiving world, that one day their travels will arrive at its wonderful destination, and the memory of the past aches, and cold evenings of barren touch, will be just a vague, footnoted, recollection.
For every Oliver, who have found the shore to which they can berth their tired spirit, the fulfillment of the promise that the journey to forever begins now, or have remained unyielding in their quest to discover their Elio, despite frustration, rejection, apathy and malice.
And, for my Oliver. The wait was well worth it.
Original image was taken by the author.
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Happy Valentines to you and A. :)
yi..... bagay tlga sa 'yo ang cheezy!! :) *kilig
@Mugen And a Happy Valentine's Day too, to you and J. :)
@Nate Haha. If you knew me in person, cheezy might be the last adjective you'd think of.
hmmm... i have to look for that book... :)
and happy heart's day to you...
i can attest to your 'oliver' mode. di ka nga sumasagot ng text when you with 'oliver' hahaha. biro lang. of course, i understand. i know my 'oliver' will come but until then i will stay a nuisance. (*evil grin)
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