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Dark eyes Quote by Federico García Lorca

“[To find a kiss of yours] translated by Sarah Arvio. To find a kiss of yours what would I give A kiss that strayed from your lips dead to love My lips taste the dirt of shadows To gaze at your dark eyes what would I give Dawns of rainbow garnet fanning open before God— The stars blinded them one…” quote by Federico García Lorca
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““[To find a kiss of yours] translated by Sarah Arvio. To find a kiss of yours what would I give A kiss that strayed from your lips dead to love My lips taste the dirt of shadows To gaze at your dark eyes what would I give Dawns of rainbow garnet fanning open before God— The stars blinded them one morning in May And to kiss your pure thighs what would I give Raw rose crystal sediment of the sun””

Federico García Lorca

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unknown collection, translated by Sarah Arvio

The speaker offers boundless devotion, describing extreme sacrifices to win affection, using vivid, surreal imagery of darkness and light.

In simple terms: Intense love expressed through hyperbolic sacrifice.

Key Takeaway

Offer everything for love.

Themes

love devotion poetry sacrifice

Mood

passionate melancholic

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • courtship
  • poetic expression
  • creative writing
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

romanticism surrealism symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you truly sacrifice for love?
  • How does surreal imagery affect emotional impact?
A Different Perspective

The hyperbole may obscure genuine emotional intimacy.

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