Cold Quote by Patricia A. McKillip
“I thought of you with your hair silver as snow all through that cold, slow journey from Sirle. I felt you troubled deep within me, and there was no other place in the world I would rather have been than in the cold night riding to you. When you opened your gates to me, I was home.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip, 1975
A yearning lover finds belonging and solace in a distant, icy realm, feeling at home only when welcomed by the beloved.
In simple terms: Longing meets home when welcomed welcomed.
Key Takeaway
Seek connection where you feel truly welcomed.
Themes
longing
homecoming
journey
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- cold travel
- emotional reunion
- search for belonging
Key Concepts
mythic romance
identity
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “home” mean to you?
- How do you recognize genuine welcome?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure literal meaning for some readers.
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