I first tasted under Apollo’s lips, love and love…
““I first tasted under Apollo’s lips, love and love sweetness, I, Evadne; my hair is made of crisp violets or hyacinth which the wind combs back across some rock shelf; I, Evadne, was made of the god of light. His hair was crisp to my mouth, as the flower of the crocus, across my cheek, cool as the silver-cress on Erotos bank; between my chin and throat, his mouth slipped over and over. Still between my arm and shoulder, I feel the brush of his hair, and my hands keep the gold they took, as they wandered over and over, that great arm-full of yellow flowers.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A sensual, mythic description of a lover’s kiss, equating it to flowers and light, evoking intense intimacy and reverence
In simple terms: A lover’s kiss is described with vivid, floral imagery
Key Takeaway
Cherish intimate moments
Themes
romance
mythology
sensuality
Mood
intimate
evocative
Type
poetic
lyaphic
When to use this quote
- Poetry reading
- artistic inspiration
- creative writing
- romantic reflection
Key Concepts
Symbolism
imagery
nature metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sensory detail deepen emotional connection?
- What does light symbolize in love?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure emotional authenticity