Love Quote by William Butler Yeats
““To an Isle in the Water Shy one, shy one, Shy one of my heart, She moves in the firelight Pensively apart. She carries in the dishes, And lays them in a row. To an isle in the water With her would I go. She carries in the candles, And lights the curtained room, Shy in the doorway And shy in the gloom; And shy as a rabbit, Helpful and shy. To an isle in the water With her would I fly.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “To an Isle in the Water”, 1919
The speaker longs for a shy, gentle companion, imagining an idyllic escape together.
In simple terms: Desire for a shy, comforting partner and escape.
Key Takeaway
Cherish gentle connections and shared dreams.
Themes
love
longing
escape
Mood
poetic
dreamy
Type
romantic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- romantic partnership
- creative collaboration
- personal retreat
Key Concepts
idealization
shyness
companionship
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “isle” represent for you?
- How can you balance ideal and reality?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing may ignore real complexities of relationships.
