And on her lover's arm she leant, And round her waist she felt it fold, And far across the hills they went In that new world which is the old: Across the hills, and far away Beyond their utmost purple rim, And deep into the dying day The happy princess follow'd him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A princess follows her lover into the unknown, leaving behind the familiar world for a new one that feels old.
- In plain terms
- A princess leaves home to follow her love into a strange but familiar place.
- What can you take from it?
- Love can lead us into new worlds that feel like home.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a place feel like home?
- Would you leave everything for love?
Another view
Leaving security for love can sometimes lead to regret or hardship.
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