Quote by Wallace Stevens

Clothe me entire in the final filament, So that I tremble with such love so known And myself am precious for your perfecting.

Clothe me entire in the final filament, So that I tremble wi

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This quote describes a desire to be completely enveloped and transformed by the ultimate expression of love. The speaker yearns to be adorned in a love so intense that it evokes trembling, and where they themselves become valuable due to their beloved's influence. It portrays a longing for a love that is all-consuming, so powerful that it brings out the best version of oneself through the process of perfecting and growth.

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