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What does it mean?
The speaker links someone's eyes to the smoke in their lungs, suggesting a connection between perception and personal struggle.
In plain terms
Her eyes reflect my lung smoke.
What can you take from it?
Our inner state can color how we see others.

Where it applies

  • creative writing
  • self‑reflection

Putting it to work

  • use metaphor to explore feeling

Questions to consider

  • What does the smoke symbolize?
  • How does this affect the relationship?

Another view

Interpretation may be obscure.

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