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“Ode to Passion . She floats over, Dark, Mysteries, Dangerous, Exquisite possibility, Absolute Ruin. Giggling, She moves closer, Eyes of Flame, Hands outstretched, Trembling. She beckons. My God! Pull Away! To Deep, To Real, To Much. She sees, She knows. When she touches me, The mask melts away…” quote by Eric Nickel
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“Ode to Passion . She floats over, Dark, Mysteries, Dangerous, Exquisite possibility, Absolute Ruin. Giggling, She moves closer, Eyes of Flame, Hands outstretched, Trembling. She beckons. My God! Pull Away! To Deep, To Real, To Much. She sees, She knows. When she touches me, The mask melts away, The Walls fall to dust, Exposed, Terrified, Seen and yet, Still Desired. I take her in my arms, Shuddering, Crying, Giggling, Hers.”

Eric Nickel

About This Quote

Source Poem: Ode to Passion, author’s collection, 2020

The poem depicts passion as a dangerous, exhilarating force that strips away pretenses, exposing vulnerability while simultaneously demanding surrender.

In simple terms: Passion is both terrifying and alluring, revealing true self.

Key Takeaway

Embrace passion but stay aware of its risks.

Themes

love desire vulnerability transformation

Mood

intense romantic

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • artistic expression
  • intimate relationships
  • self‑discovery

Key Concepts

psychology romanticism existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does surrendering to passion cost you?
  • How can you balance desire with self‑care?
A Different Perspective

The intense language may romanticize unhealthy obsession.

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