That moment she was mine, mine, fair, Perfectly pure and…
“That moment she was mine, mine, fair, Perfectly pure and good: I found A thing to do, and all her hair In one long yellow string I wound Three times her little throat around, And strangled her. No pain felt she; I am quite sure she felt no pain. As a shut bud that holds a bee, I warily oped her lids: again Laughed the blue eyes without a stain. And I untightened the next tress About her neck; her cheek once more Blushed bright beneath my burning kiss . . .”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A dark, obsessive love that seeks control, portraying violence as affection.
In simple terms: Obsessive love can become harmful.
Key Takeaway
Beware of controlling tendencies.
Themes
love
obsession
violence
Mood
somber
intense
Type
literary
cautionary
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- art therapy
- literary analysis
- warning about abuse
Key Concepts
psychology
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What distinguishes love from control?
- How can we recognize unhealthy affection?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizes harmful behavior.