Quote by Jeanette Winterson

What should I do about the wild and the tame? The wild heart that wants to be free, and the tame heart that wants to come home. I want to be held. I don't want you to come too close. I want you to scoop me up and bring me home at nights. I don't want to tell you where I am. I want to keep a place among the rocks where no one can find me. I want to be with you.

What should I do about the wild and the tame? The wild heart

Summary

This quote reflects a desire for both freedom and security, for contradicting states of being. The speaker acknowledges their wild heart that yearns for independence and a place of solitude, while also longing for the comfort and protection of a loving partner. They express a need to be held and embraced, while still valuing their personal space. This quote captures the complexity of human emotions, where conflicting desires coexist and seek to be fulfilled, symbolizing a longing for both connection and self-preservation.

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Love Heart Contradiction

By Jeanette Winterson

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