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Never and never, my girl riding far and near In the land…

“Never and never, my girl riding far and near In the land of the hearthstone tales, and spelled asleep, Fear or believe that the wolf in a sheepwhite hood, Loping and bleating roughly and blithely shall leap, My dear, my dear, Out of a lair in the flocked leaves in the dew dipped year, To eat your…” quote by Dylan Thomas
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““Never and never, my girl riding far and near In the land of the hearthstone tales, and spelled asleep, Fear or believe that the wolf in a sheepwhite hood, Loping and bleating roughly and blithely shall leap, My dear, my dear, Out of a lair in the flocked leaves in the dew dipped year, To eat your heart in the house in the rosy wood.””

Dylan Thomas

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The poem blends whimsical imagery with dark undertones, hinting at hidden dangers beneath comforting settings.

In simple terms: A tale of hidden threats in a seemingly safe world.

Key Takeaway

Stay vigilant for unseen risks.

Themes

myth danger imagery

Mood

mysterious poetic

Type

literary interpretive

When to use this quote

  • childhood storytelling
  • mental health awareness
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

folklore psychology symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the wolf symbolize?
  • How does the setting affect mood?
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