Love at the lips was touch As sweet as I could bear; And once that seemed too much; I lived on air
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is sweet but overwhelming, so the speaker lives on air—light, insubstantial, perhaps to avoid excess.
- In plain terms
- Love is sweet yet too much, leading to a light, airy existence.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance intensity in love to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does love become too much?
- What does ‘living on air’ feel like?
Another view
The metaphor may be too vague for practical guidance.
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