Knew Joy Quote by David B. Coe
““she felt that there was a tide within her, moving with the power of the moon and the ocean and the goddess, who had bound them together, rising, cresting within her heart untill she thought that she must weep, or laugh, or both. she felt her world shifting, remaking itself; holding on to all she was and all she known, but creating a space within these things for this man she was holding in her arms, so that he might share it with her, bringing to it all that he was and all that he had known. And in that instant, in the eternity of that kiss, Alayna knew, with a joy that she found frightening even as it encompassed her, that her life would never again be as it had been.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: Untitled, 2023
A profound kiss merges two souls, reshaping identity and creating a shared future filled with awe and fear.
In simple terms: Love can transform and unite us.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability and shared growth.
Themes
love
transformation
identity
Mood
romantic
intense
Type
narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- creative collaboration
- spiritual awakening
Key Concepts
connection
emotional intimacy
personal evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this moment reveal about self‑identity?
- How can shared joy coexist with personal autonomy?
A Different Perspective
Intense emotion may obscure personal boundaries.
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