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A bruise, blue in the muscle, you impinge upon me. As bone…

“A bruise, blue in the muscle, you impinge upon me. As bone hugs the ache home, so I'm vexed to love you, your body the shape of returns, your hair a torso of light, your heat I must have, your opening I'd eat, each moment of that soft-finned fruit, inverted fountain in which I don't see me.” quote by Li-Young Lee
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“A bruise, blue in the muscle, you impinge upon me. As bone hugs the ache home, so I'm vexed to love you, your body the shape of returns, your hair a torso of light, your heat I must have, your opening I'd eat, each moment of that soft-finned fruit, inverted fountain in which I don't see me.”

Li-Young Lee

About This Quote

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

A vivid, sensual metaphor explores love’s complex, intertwining physical and emotional sensations.

In simple terms: Love is an intense, tangled experience.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love’s messy beauty.

Themes

love sensuality metaphor intimacy

Mood

lyful intimate

Type

poetic literary

When to use this quote

  • poetry
  • romance
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

embodiment poetic imagery human connection

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  • What image best captures your feeling of love?
  • How does physical metaphor shape emotional understanding?
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