Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Pat Mora

Quote by Pat Mora

“On Guard I know how to build fences. I've built my border for years. Routinely, I repair attempted entries into my space. Everyone is suspect, gray-haired women, a child's hand reaching in, people disguised as rocks, all possible invasions. Don't be deceived: I savor my isolation, my dark interior. Silence, please. Your opinions are unwelcome. Your jabber, your many tongues bore me but will never bore into my well-guarded space. All the un-me is alien. I take pride in being on guard. I'm willing to share my strategies– threats, barks, explosions– for remaining untouched –in here– by the world's garbage.”

Quote by Pat Mora

Work

Dizzy in Your Eyes: Poems about Love

Browse quotes and source details for this work. more

Author

Pat Mora
Pat Mora

Pat Mora is an American author born in 1942. Her works focus on children's literature and have gained widespread popularity. Mora's books often explore themes of multiculturalism and family values, and have been translated into multiple languages and spread globally. more

You May Also Like