Ashamed Quote by Emily Dickinson
““So bashful when I spied her! So pretty ― so ashamed! So hidden in her leaflets Lest anybody find ― So breathless till I passed her ― So helpless when I turned And bore her struggling, blushing, Her simple haunts beyond! For whom I robbed the Dingle ― For whom betrayed the Dell ― Many, will doubtless ask me, But I shall never tell!””
About This Quote
The speaker confesses intense, secret admiration and shame, describing a hidden, passionate love that remains unspoken.
In simple terms: Secret love feels both thrilling and shameful.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and process hidden emotions.
Themes
love
shame
secret desire
Mood
melancholic
intimate
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- poetic expression
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
romanticism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What holds you back from expressing love?
- How does secrecy shape desire?
A Different Perspective
Unspoken love can lead to isolation.
