Desvivirse por

Desvivirse por –

Love So Strong You’d Do Anything for Someone

(Spanish)

Standard Definition:

Desvivirse por is a love so deep that it eclipses the self—a devotion that would go to any length for the beloved.

Poetic Meaning:

To love until the self dissolves, until breath is given freely and joy is found in another’s happiness.

Storytelling Etymology:

From desvivir (to stop living for oneself), desvivirse por captures a love that is complete sacrifice, complete surrender. It is the love of a mother for her child, of a lover who gives everything.

Cultural Context & Symbolism:

In Spanish-speaking cultures, desvivirse por describes the ultimate devotion—whether in family, romance, or friendship. It is the love that prioritizes another’s well-being above all else.

Poem:

My hands are yours, my days are too,

The sun that shines, it shines for you.

Love, not bound, nor kept apart,

A life poured freely, heart to heart.

Reflection:

Desvivirse por teaches us that love is not always about what we receive—it is also about what we give, what we dedicate, what we surrender with joy.