Hawaii made the mouth of her soul water.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He poetically says Hawaii made the mouth of her soul water, implying deep emotional nourishment.
- In plain terms
- Hawaii deeply nourished her spirit.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek places that inspire you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does ‘water’ symbolize for you?
- How can environment affect inner life?
Another view
Metaphor may be opaque for some readers.
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