Against the outcrop boulders of a raised beach We built our house when I and my love were young.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recalls building a home in a rugged natural setting during their youth with a loved one.
- In plain terms
- We built a home in nature when we were young and in love.
- What can you take from it?
- Homebuilding can anchor memories of youth and love to specific landscapes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What landscapes define your early relationships?
- How does place shape memory?
Another view
It assumes a romantic view of labor and location that may not reflect hardship.
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