“Absence is a house so vast that inside you will pass through its walls and hang pictures on the air ”
— Pablo Neruda
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, when someone or something important is not around, it feels like a huge, empty space. This emptiness can be so big that you can feel lost inside it, like a big, quiet house. Imagine missing a close friend who moved away. At first, their absence is all you can think about, and you might find yourself remembering good times with them just to feel less lonely. You might start to imagine they're still there, almost like decorating the empty space with memories, trying to make it feel less empty. This is saying that when we miss someone dearly, our minds naturally fill the void with thoughts and memories of them to cope with that emptiness. Remembering the good times can make absence more bearable and help you feel connected to them, even if they're not physically present.
