Her eyes caught the melody and echoed it in radiance, then closed for a moment, as though to hide their secret. When they opened, the mist of a dream had passed across them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Her eyes absorb a melody, shine with it, then briefly hide a secret before the dreamlike feeling fades.
- In plain terms
- She lets music inspire her, then hides a fleeting dream.
- What can you take from it?
- Allow art to move you, even if the feeling is brief.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does music change your mood?
- How do you capture fleeting inspiration?
Another view
The metaphor may be too abstract for practical use.
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