Thinking we were safe-insanity! We went in to make love. All the same Idiots to trust the little hotel bedroom. Then in the gloom... ...And who does not know that pair of shutters With all the awkward hook on them All screeching whispers?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reflects on a past moment of vulnerability where trust led to an unsettling and noisy experience.
- In plain terms
- Trusting this hotel room was a mistake because it was full of noise.
- What can you take from it?
- Be cautious about trusting places and situations blindly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When was trust misplaced in your life?
- How do you assess safety in new places?
Another view
It presents a specific negative experience as a general rule.
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