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Kiss the mouth which tells you, here, here is the world…

“Kiss the mouth which tells you, here, here is the world. This mouth. This laughter. These temple bones.” quote by Galway Kinnell
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“Kiss the mouth which tells you, here, here is the world. This mouth. This laughter. These temple bones.”

Galway Kinnell

About This Quote

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

The quote celebrates the mouth as a conduit of experience, laughter, and sacredness, urging us to cherish sensory expression.

In simple terms: Mouth as a source of joy and meaning.

Key Takeaway

Listen to and honor the mouth’s gifts.

Themes

sensory joy spirituality

Mood

reflective reverent

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • celebrations
  • intimate conversations
  • rituals
  • artistic performances

Key Concepts

embodiment presence ritual

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your mouth shape your perception?
  • What rituals honor your voice?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the pain behind speech.

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