Birds Quote by Cecilia Llompart
““Consider my Lover; the yellow church of his skin, the clean wells of his ears; How the notes of a song come to him like birds descending on a power line; How in his absence I am of two throats--each of them cramped.””
About This Quote
The lover is likened to a sacred, resonant presence whose absence creates a painful, dual longing.
In simple terms: Lover is a sacred, resonant presence.
Key Takeaway
Cherish deep connections and express yearning.
Themes
love
longing
poetry
Mood
melancholic
intimate
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- creative writing
- emotional health
Key Concepts
metaphor
sensory imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “yellow church” symbolize?
- How does absence shape desire?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be obscure to some readers.
