I've been told that people in the army do more by 7:00 am than I do in an entire day But if I wake at 6:59 am and turn to you to trace the outline of your lips with mine I will have done enough and killed no one in the process.
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I don't want to turn any of this into poetry / but / you're so beautiful / flowers turn their heads to smell you
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses admiration for someone's beauty in a poetic way without wanting to formalize it into poetry.
Shane Koyczan's quote captures the essence of effortless beauty and the impact it has on those around it. The comparison to flowers turning their heads to smell highlights the natural allure and magnetic presence of the subject, suggesting that beauty has a profound effect on the world, drawing admiration without the need for artistic embellishment.
Themes
BeautyAdmirationPoetryNatureFlowers
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared at a wedding to celebrate the beauty of love.
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