Siren I became a criminal when I fell in love. Before that…
““Siren I became a criminal when I fell in love. Before that I was a waitress. I didn't want to go to Chicago with you. I wanted to marry you, I wanted Your wife to suffer. I wanted her life to be like a play In which all the parts are sad parts. Does a good person Think this way? I deserve Credit for my courage-- I sat in the dark on your front porch. Everything was clear to me: If your wife wouldn't let you go That proved she didn't love you. If she loved you Wouldn't she want you to be happy? I think now If I felt less I would be A better person. I was A good waitress. I could carry eight drinks. I used to tell you my dreams. Last night I saw a woman sitting in a dark bus-- In the dream, she's weeping, the bus she's on Is moving away. With one hand She's waving; the other strokes An egg carton full of babies. The dream doesn't rescue the maiden.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lover rationalizes betrayal, questioning morality and seeking justification through imagined scenarios.
In simple terms: He justifies hurtful actions with twisted logic.
Key Takeaway
Examine motives behind harmful choices.
Themes
betrayal
morality
self‑deception
Mood
conflicted
introspective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- infidelity
- emotional manipulation
- dream analysis
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
psychology
guilt
narrative framing
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives self‑justification?
- How can we recognize harmful rationalizations?
A Different Perspective
Risk of glorifying toxic behavior.