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Fear Quote by Alexis Hall

“He catches my face between his hands, his painted fingernails twinkling like stars, and when he kisses me it feels a bit like fear and tastes a bit like tears, but it’s as bright and sweet as sherbet, and I decide to call it joy.” quote by Alexis Hall
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““He catches my face between his hands, his painted fingernails twinkling like stars, and when he kisses me it feels a bit like fear and tastes a bit like tears, but it’s as bright and sweet as sherbet, and I decide to call it joy.””

Alexis Hall

About This Quote

Source Poem: Untitled, 2021

The speaker describes a kiss that mixes fear, tears, and joy, likening it to bright sherbet.

In simple terms: A kiss feels both frightening and sweet, like sherbet.

Key Takeaway

Embrace complex emotions in love.

Themes

love emotion paradox

Mood

romantic introspective

Type

poetic sensory

When to use this quote

  • intimacy
  • personal relationships
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

sensory imagery romantic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions do you associate with love?
  • How do you reconcile fear and joy?
A Different Perspective

Joy may mask underlying fear.

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