Want like a small dirty creature, waiting all the years of her marriage for a sign. Patrick was not the sign; she herself was, her own blue dress, her tiny waist, her small, round breasts. And her want was not for dogged faithfulness-and not even for love-but for unfamiliar flesh, for bone against her own bone. T
The protagonist reflects on her years of marriage, feeling like a small, insignificant creature longing for something more. She realizes that she has been waiting for a signal from her husband, but ultimately recognizes that she must be the one to acknowledge her desires and needs. Her own appearance, symbolized by her blue dress and figure, becomes a reminder of her unfulfilled lust and identity.
Rather than yearning for unwavering loyalty or romantic love, she craves new experiences and connections. The desire for unfamiliar intimacy underscores her longing for a deeper physical and emotional connection, suggesting a profound discontent with her present situation and highlighting her inner turmoil.
