Yearn is like when you see a big, shiny balloon floating high in the sky, and you really, really want to hold it. It’s not just wanting; it’s like your heart is pulling you towards it. You might feel a little sad because it’s so far away, but you can’t stop thinking about it.
Yearn is also like when you’re super hungry and you can smell your favorite cookies baking in the oven. The smell makes you feel excited and a bit impatient because you can’t wait to taste them. Your tummy rumbles, and you keep thinking about how yummy they will be.
Imagine you have a favorite toy that you left at grandma’s house. You miss it so much that you keep thinking about all the fun times you had with it. It’s like your heart is whispering, ‘I wish I could play with it right now.’ This feeling of missing and wishing is what it means to yearn.