At length their long kiss severed, with sweet smart: And as the last slow sudden drops are shed From sparkling eaves when all the storm has fled, So singly flagged the pulses of each heart.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A long kiss ends slowly, with heartbeats fading like rain after a storm.
- In plain terms
- Their kiss ended slowly, like rain stopping after a storm.
- What can you take from it?
- Emotional intensity fades gradually after separation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does physical intimacy end?
- What metaphors describe emotional calm?
Another view
The simile assumes a calm aftermath, which is not always true.
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