Ellen-hopkins Quote by Ellen Hopkins
““Right Here. Beside a living, breathing human being who cares for me. I can see it in the cool lagoons of his eyes, hear it in the timbre of his voice when he speaks my name. Right here. Where the warmth of his skin tempers the February cold and the thinnest beam of his inner light overcomes winter's pall. He is a candle in the wilderness. Right here. Where the omnipresent specter of death takes flight, awed by the power of the two of us, hearts beating in unison, as we stumble through the darkness toward one another.””
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: The Healing of Hearts, 2015
Finding comfort and warmth in another’s presence, likening love to a guiding light against darkness.
In simple terms: Love as a protective light.
Key Takeaway
Seek and cherish supportive relationships.
Themes
love
comfort
hope
Mood
hopeful
poetic
Type
romantic
motivational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- mental health
- grief coping
Key Concepts
symbolism
intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “candle in the wilderness” symbolize for you?
- How can you become that light for others?
A Different Perspective
Love may not always be sufficient in severe hardship.
