Flesh Quote by W.B. Yeats
““The Mother Of God The threefold terror of love; a fallen flare Through the hollow of an ear; Wings beating about the room; The terror of all terrors that I bore The Heavens in my womb. Had I not found content among the shows Every common woman knows, Chimney corner, garden walk, Or rocky cistern where we tread the clothes And gather all the talk? What is this flesh I purchased with my pains, This fallen star my milk sustains, This love that makes my heart's blood stop Or strikes a sudden chill into my bones And bids my hair stand up?””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Mother Of God” by W.B. Yeats, 1919
The poem blends love, terror, and divine imagery to explore the paradox of passion and suffering.
In simple terms: Love and terror intertwine.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the complexity of love.
Themes
love
terror
divine
paradox
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- artistic creation
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
existential dread
spiritual yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What does terror reveal about love?
- How does divine imagery shape emotional experience?
A Different Perspective
Intense emotions may overwhelm rational thought.
