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And down his mouth comes to my mouth! and down His bright…

“And down his mouth comes to my mouth! and down His bright dark eyes come over me, like a hood Upon my mind! his lips meet mine, and a flood Of sweet fire sweeps across me, so I drown Against him, die, and find death good.” quote by DH Lawrence
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“And down his mouth comes to my mouth! and down His bright dark eyes come over me, like a hood Upon my mind! his lips meet mine, and a flood Of sweet fire sweeps across me, so I drown Against him, die, and find death good.”

DH Lawrence

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Intense desire merges identity and mortality, turning love into a consuming fire that feels like death.

In simple terms: Passionate love can feel overwhelming and destructive.

Key Takeaway

Balance desire with self‑preservation.

Themes

love desire death identity

Mood

intense conflicted

Type

poetic dramatic

When to use this quote

  • intimate relationships
  • creative inspiration
  • emotional crisis

Key Concepts

romanticism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love be both life‑affirming and fatal?
  • Where does desire become self‑destruction?
A Different Perspective

Intense passion may erode personal boundaries.

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