It takes an entire lifetime to be able to bear the sting of love; where is the capacity or endurance today to relish the deep pain of a wounded heart?
The poet gently reminds us that learning to embrace heartbreak is an art that takes an entire lifetime to master. The sharp sting of love feels utterly devastating at first, and it is only through enduring patience that one learns to savor the bittersweet pleasure of an aching heart. In the raw immediacy of youth or a fresh wound, we simply lack the emotional depth to taste that exquisite sorrow.
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