Famous quote by Christina Rossetti

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I dream of you to wake would that I might Dream of you and not wake but slumber on
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"I dream of you to wake; would that I might Dream of you and not wake but slumber on"

- Christina Rossetti

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In this quote, Christina Rossetti expresses her strong desire to be with someone she enjoys. She yearns so deeply for them that she wants to never wake up from her dreams about them, however rather, continue to sleep and stay in the comfort of her creativity. This belief shows the intensity of her feelings towards this individual, in addition to the discomfort she might feel when truth sets in and they are not physically present. Rossetti's words stimulate a sense of yearning and fond memories, showing the universal human experience of desiring connection and holding onto glamorized memories.

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Christina Rossetti This quote is written / told by Christina Rossetti between December 5, 1830 and December 29, 1894. She was a famous Poet from United Kingdom. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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