Sweet, can I sing you the song of your kisses? How soft is this one, how subtle this is, How fluttering swift as a bird's kiss that is, As a bird that taps at a leafy lattice; How this one clings and how that uncloses From bud to flower in the way of roses.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker compares kisses to birds and flowers, describing their softness and variety.
- In plain terms
- Your kisses feel like gentle birds and blooming flowers, each one different and sweet.
- What can you take from it?
- Intimate moments can be described with nature imagery to highlight their delicacy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you describe physical affection?
- What natural images remind you of love?
Another view
This metaphor might feel overly flowery to some readers.
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