Brandi-bates Quote by Brandi L. Bates
““You and those shot-glass eyes, deep swirling pools of 80-proof firewater, with the depth and profundity of Saturn’s spinning pulsars…””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2015
She uses vivid, cosmic imagery to describe intense, intoxicating eyes.
In simple terms: Her eyes are described with powerful, fiery metaphors.
Use vivid metaphor to convey emotion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- describing love
- poetic expression
- character portrait
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What feeling does the metaphor evoke?
- Do such images clarify or distract?
Might be overly ornate for some readers.