Each strand of her hair Is really insect eyes And each hole in her tongue Is always occupied By the milk of the sun
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A description of a woman where hair becomes insect eyes and holes in her tongue hold sunlight.
- In plain terms
- Her hair looks like bug eyes and her tongue holds sunlight in every gap.
- What can you take from it?
- See the natural and strange beauty in a person.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you describe someone you love?
- What if eyes were insects?
Another view
It relies on surreal imagery that may confuse literal readers.
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