Tenderness Quote by Linda Gregg
““Kept Burning and Distant” You return when you feel like it, like rain. And like rain you are tender, with the rain's inept tenderness. A passion so general I could be anywhere. You carry me out into the wet air. You lay me down on the leaves and the strong thing is not the sex, But waking up alone under the tress after.””
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: The Unquiet Heart, 1995
The poem likens a lover’s return to rain—tender yet fleeting, emphasizing longing and solitude.
In simple terms: Lover returns like gentle rain.
Key Takeaway
Cherish fleeting moments.
Themes
love
loneliness
nature metaphor
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- grief processing
- creative writing
- meditation
Key Concepts
impermanence
yearning
intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the rain metaphor affect emotional tone?
- What does solitude after intimacy reveal?
A Different Perspective
Rain’s tenderness can be deceptive.
