Poetry of an empath

06/23/2026

These lines are from William Butler Yeats’ 1894 play The Land of Heart’s Desire.
In the play, they are spoken by Maurteen Bruin, a character in the Barony of Kilmacowen, County Sligo. The scene is set in a dimly lit room with a hearth, and the dialogue blends domestic realism with a dreamlike, fairy-tale atmosphere. The lines express a longing for liberation from the constraints of a “dull” life, imagining a life of boundless freedom and connection to the natural world.
These words have since been widely attributed to Yeats in literary and quote collections, including The Quote Garden, which lists them as part of The Land of Heart’s Desire.

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

Last Saturday at 8pm just before the storm

06/23/2026

You’re my nightmare

They all leave me in the end.
No one ever stays.
Could be a lover or a friend.
Within months, weeks, or days.

You touch me and I fall in love.
I trust you with my heart.
On a pedestal far above.
So perfect at the start.

And I believe your every word.
Your kisses, your caresses.
I move into your own world.
I lower my defenses.

How can I know it’s true?
What if you don’t stay?
I’ll have to live without you,
if you ever go away.

All the others were like you.
I trusted them, I loved them.
Every affair was bright and new.
I trembled when I touched them.

The same passion, same heartbeat.
You are the breaths I take. You’re my air.
You are my poison, deadly and sweet.
You’re my nightmare.

Written by Poetry of an empath
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06/23/2026

With Poetry of an empath – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

06/22/2026

Four o'clock in the afternoon on a breezy day

06/22/2026

Goodnight, everyone. Sleep tight. ☮️❤️😴

Shoutout to Revive Your Roar

06/22/2026

You…

You've been searching for your self
for a long time...
What happened?
What became of him?
Who took him away?
Was it melancholy?
Was it your never-ending grief?
Was it your loneliness?
I wish I could help you,
but I can't!
Your pain will ruin me.

06/20/2026

This quote is attributed to Samreen Sheikh in the StoryMirror English quote collection.
It is also widely circulated as an anonymous inspirational quote on platforms like Picture Quotes and Live Life Happy, where it is credited to “Unknown”. This means that while Samreen Sheikh has published it in her inspirational quote list, it may not have been originally authored by her — it could be a modern paraphrase or adaptation of a similar sentiment found in self-acceptance and imperfection-themed quotes.
The quote’s message celebrates self-acceptance, resilience, and authenticity, encouraging people to embrace their flaws, find joy in their struggles, and recognize their unique beauty.