Our eye-beams twisted, and did thread Our eyes, upon one double string; So to entergraft our hands, as yet Was all the means to make us one, And pictures in our eyes to get Was all our propagation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes how their eyes and hands were the only ways to unite with their beloved.
- In plain terms
- Our eyes met and our hands joined to make us one.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical connection was the only way they could become united.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do physical gestures convey unity?
- What limits did love face then?
Another view
The imagery is dense and may obscure the simple sentiment.
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