Collection: Love her but leave her wild

Where did the phrase come from?

― Atticus Poetry, Love Her Wild

“What of the firefly, the one I love to chase?

The old man smiled

Love her he said but leave her wild,

and the old oak tree I love to climb?

Love her, he said, but leave her wild

the bird that sings that song I love?

Love her, he said, but leave her wild

and the wolf that cries to the old joke moon?

Love her, he said, but leave her wild

and the horse that loves to run with storms?

Love her, he said, but leave her wild.

And what of her,the one I love most?

And the old man smiled.

Yes, he said,you must love her too

but love her wild and she’ll love you”