A distinct throat. Which breathes. A head: small, smaller than a flower. With eyes and with lips. Lips more slender than light; a smile how carefully and slowly made, a smile made entirely of dream. Eyes deeper than Spring. Eyes darker than Spring, more new . . . These, these are the further miracles . . . the breasts. Thighs. The All which is beyond comprehension - the All which is perpetually discovered, yet undiscovered: sexual, sweet, Alive!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The poet describes a beloved with delicate features and eyes full of depth, celebrating their sexual and living essence as a continuous miracle.
- In plain terms
- This describes a person so beautiful and alive that they feel like a miracle.
- What can you take from it?
- True presence and beauty make someone feel miraculous and alive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a person miraculous?
- How do you express deep attraction?
Another view
The description is highly abstract and focuses on idealized physical features.
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