Deer Quote by Kathleen Kent
““You are the deer shot through with arrows whose heart grows cold for want of being taken.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Deer” by Kathleen Kent, 2018
Painful longing can freeze the heart, making love feel unattainable.
In simple terms: Unrequited love chills the heart.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge pain, seek healing.
Themes
love
loss
longing
Mood
melancholic
poetic
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- creative writing
- grief support
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
emotional numbness
unrequited affection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this metaphor reveal about your own heart?
- How can you thaw emotional coldness?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering instead of fostering growth.
