Oh! might I kiss those eyes of fire, A million scarce…
“Oh! might I kiss those eyes of fire, A million scarce would quench desire; Still would I steep my lips in bliss, And dwell an age on every kiss; Nor then my soul should sated be, Still would I kiss and cling to thee: Nought should my kiss from thine dissever, Still would we kiss and kiss for ever; E'en though the numbers did exceed The yellow harvest's countless seed; To part would be a vain endeavour: Could I desist? -ah! never-never.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
An endless desire for love, never satisfied, seeking perpetual intimacy.
In simple terms: Unending love and longing.
Key Takeaway
Cherish each moment of love.
Themes
love
desire
eternity
Mood
passionate
melancholic
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- Romantic relationships
- artistic inspiration
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Romanticism
passion
infinitude
Questions to Reflect On
- Can desire ever be fully satisfied?
- What are the costs of endless longing?
A Different Perspective
Love may become obsessive and unsustainable.