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Farming Quote by Judith Ivory

“She went about that afternoon looking under sheep like a pervert, happy with all the dark, purple-pink tissue at their hindquarters. New lambs in the spring.” quote by Judith Ivory
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““She went about that afternoon looking under sheep like a pervert, happy with all the dark, purple-pink tissue at their hindquarters. New lambs in the spring.””

Judith Ivory

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Lambs in the Spring”, 2020

The speaker observes lambs with a voyeuristic, almost erotic fascination, highlighting a blend of innocence and perverse curiosity.

In simple terms: Seeing lambs triggers a strange, dark fascination.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge odd attractions without judgment.

Themes

nature desire perversion beauty contradiction

Mood

intriguing disquieting

Type

poetic provocative

When to use this quote

  • field observation
  • artistic inspiration
  • creative writing
  • psychological study

Key Concepts

psychoanalysis eroticism animal symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this reveal about hidden desires?
  • How does juxtaposing innocence with perversion affect perception?
A Different Perspective

The tone may be unsettling for some readers.

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