Airports Quote by Joshilyn Jackson
“A pretty woman is a Christmas tree,' my mother told me in the airport. This fella is hanging things on my branches as his gaze sweeps from my face all the way down my body to my hips and then back to my face. Ideas fly from his widened eyes and land on me like teeny, decorative burdens. He is giving me shyness, maybe, some book smarts, and a certain yielding sweetness in bed. The oil-slick eyes get me, and I find myself hanging a few ornaments myself, giving him deft hands and a sense of humor.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, 2010 (fictional excerpt)
A vivid, sensual metaphor describes a romantic encounter as a decorative, festive scene, blending intimacy with playful imagery.
In simple terms: Romance is likened to decorating a Christmas tree.
Key Takeaway
Embrace playful intimacy.
Themes
romance
imagination
sensuality
Mood
intimate
playful
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- first dates
- intimate moments
- creative writing
Key Concepts
metaphor
body image
Questions to Reflect On
- How does playful language affect intimacy?
- What boundaries exist in such vivid descriptions?
A Different Perspective
Metaphors may obscure consent or clarity.
