"I've never been in love. I've dreamt of it day and night, but my heart is like a fine piano no one can play because the key is lost."

Love, Desire, Emotion, Sadness

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"I've never been in love. I've dreamt of it day and night, but my heart is like a fine piano no one can play because the key is lost."

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