20 Quotes by Kathleen Raine

Because I see these mountains they are brought low, because I drink these waters they are bitter, because I tread these black rocks they are barren, because I have found these islands they are lost; Upon seal and seabird dreaming their innocent world my shadow has fallen.

I couldn’t claim that I have never felt the urge to explore evil, but when you descend into hell you have to be very careful.