This little girl inside me Is retreating to her favourite place. Go into the garden. Go under the ivy, Under the leaves, Away from the party. Go right to the rose. Go right to the white rose (For me.)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker retreats mentally to a safe, private place inside her imagination.
- In plain terms
- I go inside my mind to a safe place.
- What can you take from it?
- Use imagination to escape stress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is your safe place?
- How do you escape?
Another view
Retreating might avoid dealing with external issues.
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