Arms Quote by Charles Bukowski
“I sit on the couch watching her arrange her long red hair before my bedroom mirror. she pulls her hair up and piles it on top of her head- she lets her eyes look at my eyes- then she drops her hair and lets it fall down in front of her face. we go to bed and I hold her speechlessly from the back my arm around her neck I touch her wrists and hands feel up to her elbows no further.”
About This Quote
Source Short story or personal essay, date unknown
An intimate, sensual scene describing a lover’s hair ritual and restrained affection
In simple terms: A tender moment of closeness with boundaries
Key Takeaway
Appreciate subtle intimacy and respect limits
Themes
love
intimacy
boundaries
Mood
reflective
intimate
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- romantic evenings
- private moments
- personal reflection
- artistic writing
Key Concepts
Sensory detail
physical connection
emotional restraint
Questions to Reflect On
- How does restraint shape intimacy?
- What emotions arise from limited physical contact?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize control without consent
