Poets are being pursued by the philosophers today, out of the poverty of philosophy. God damn it, you might think a man had no business to be writing, to be a poet unless some philosophic stinker gave him permission.
William Carlos WilliamsRead
You lethargic, waiting upon me, waiting for the fire and I attendant upon you, shaken by your beauty Shaken by your beauty Shaken.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the powerful and consuming nature of beauty in love.
In this quote, the speaker reflects on the mesmerizing effect that someone's beauty has on them, emphasizing a deep emotional connection. The repetition of 'shaken by your beauty' highlights how this beauty captivates and influences the speaker, illustrating the idea of being both passive and active in a relationship, where one waits for the other to ignite their passion.
Themes
BeautyLoveEmotionPassionConnection
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to describe the overwhelming feelings one has for their partner.
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