Two lovers move in the crowd like a link of music, We press upon them, we hold them, and let them pass; A chord of music strikes us and straight we tremble; We tremble like wind-blown grass.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lovers in a crowd move like music; their connection stirs strangers emotionally.
- In plain terms
- Seeing lovers touch the like music and makes strangers feel.
- What can you take from it?
- Love in public can move onlookers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does love in public affect you?
- What moves you in crowds?
Another view
It assumes strangers feel deeply in such moments.
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