Marriage Quote by Jane Singer
““husband's departure. I'd don britches and boots and ride far from this place, past the city into the woods. I'd not return 'til midnight passed, praying my brother's messengers would not land on my porch like nighthawks with more ciphers to decode: Men I met in shadow and prayed never to see again, the armed Rebels ordered to make themselves known to no one but me. Because my husband returned at all hours and slept like the dead 'til dawn, they passed in safety and silence. And always, as I handed off the dispatches because I could not refuse””
About This Quote
Source Song: Folk ballad, 1992
The narrator describes a desperate escape from oppression, fearing betrayal and longing for safety.
In simple terms: Fleeing danger, seeking safety.
Key Takeaway
Seek safe refuge from threats.
Themes
escape
fear
oppression
Mood
somber
urgent
Type
narrative
poetic
When to use this quote
- War zones
- refugee journeys
- personal danger
Key Concepts
survival
trust
betrayal
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do when threatened?
- How can you protect loved ones?
A Different Perspective
The poetic style may obscure concrete actions.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
