Quote by Diane di Prima

It is still news to her that passioncould steer her wrongthough she went down, a thousand timesstrung outacross railroad tracks, off bridgesunder cars, or stiffglass bottle still in hand, hair softon greasy pillows, still it isnews she cannot follow love (hisburning footsteps in blue crystalsnow)

It is still news to her that passioncould steer her wrongtho

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's personal experiences have led them to the realization that passion can often lead to destructive and painful outcomes. Despite repeatedly falling into harmful situations due to their intense emotions, they continue to struggle with accepting the consequences of their actions. The mention of being unable to follow love, symbolized by someone's footprint in blue crystal snow, indicates their difficulty in navigating emotional attachments in a healthy and fulfilling way. Overall, the quote conveys the speaker's ongoing battle with the damaging effects of passion and their struggle to learn from past mistakes.

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Love Passion

By Diane di Prima

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