Big deal Quote by George Bishop
““I bent down and, and as our lips came together, I understood why people made such a big deal about this. First there was the novelty of it: the weird sensation of my lips pressed against hers, and the warm air sighing in and out of our noses, and the mysterious dark hollows behind our teeth. After that came the disappearing. The walls of the room fell away, the ceiling vanished, and we floated up, up to the stars, suspended in a clear crystal bubble... Our kiss contained us, it contained all of our hopes and fears and wants, and even more. It contained the world: Indians praying to painted gods, and skinny Chinese men pedaling their bicycles to work, and the glossy black water of a bayou at night, where, above it in a soft yellow room, a boy kissed a girl for the very first time while the silver-and-gold sparks of a comet rained down on them…””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Kiss” by George Bishop, 2012
A kiss can transcend ordinary perception, merging personal intimacy with universal connection and imagination.
In simple terms: A kiss can feel cosmic.
Key Takeaway
Embrace deep, imaginative connections.
Themes
intimacy
imagination
connection
Mood
reflective
dreamy
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic moments
- creative writing
- mindful presence
Key Concepts
Sensory detail
metaphor
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does intimacy expand your worldview?
- What personal moments feel universal?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may be overly poetic for some readers.
