I've never posted on this sub, but I came across a fictional short story that I think is a remarkable expression that warrants airing here. Brutally poetic. Our Talons Can Crush Galaxies by Brooke Bolander. https://www.utmb.edu/newsroom/article11934.aspx
I tried your link, but it didn't take me to the story. So I searched for it and found it here: http://uncannymagazine.com/article/talons-can-crush-galaxies/ It IS remarkable expression. And it IS brutally poetic. The line that had me go back and reread - several times - was: We’re all we’ve got, and forever is a long, slow slog without love.