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If she were here I wouldn't be able to keep my hands off…

“If she were here I wouldn't be able to keep my hands off her. I would hold her so close she'd beg me to let her breathe. I'd kiss her so hard she'd plead for mercy. I'd unfasten her clothing and lie with her onthat hard bed, and what was between us would be as far above the ordinary congress…” quote by Juliet Marillier
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“If she were here I wouldn't be able to keep my hands off her. I would hold her so close she'd beg me to let her breathe. I'd kiss her so hard she'd plead for mercy. I'd unfasten her clothing and lie with her onthat hard bed, and what was between us would be as far above the ordinary congress between man and woman as the stars are above their pale reflections in the lake below.”

Juliet Marillier

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 and reverence for a lover, elevating intimacy beyond ordinary physical connection.

In simple terms: Passionate love feels transcendent.

Key Takeaway

Cherish deep emotional connection.

Themes

love desire intimacy transcendence

Mood

intense yearning poetic

Type

romantic sensual

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationship
  • poetry writing
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

romantic yearning physical intimacy spiritual connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance passion with respect?
  • What boundaries protect love’s depth?
A Different Perspective

Physical intimacy may not match emotional intensity.

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