Cheeks Quote by Laini Taylor
““I didn’t even know my face could do this. It’s like there were hidden zippers in my cheeks. Jesus. This must be what feelings are. This is why people write poems! I get it now. I get it, and I want more.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Court of Thorns and Roses, 2015
The speaker discovers an unexpected, intense emotional awakening that feels transformative and poetic, likening it to a revelation of feeling.
In simple terms: A sudden, deep emotional awakening feels poetic.
Key Takeaway
Embrace and explore new feelings.
Themes
self‑discovery
emotion
poetry
awakening
Mood
wonderful
introspective
Type
artistic
personal
When to use this quote
- writing
- creative expression
- personal growth
- emotional exploration
Key Concepts
psychology
artistic inspiration
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you channel newfound emotions into art?
- What does this reveal about your inner self?
A Different Perspective
Such intense feeling may be fleeting or overwhelming.
![“I’d say that most of these [poems in Jason Mashak's book SALTY AS A LIP] are just straightforward enough, but not entirely explainable or attributable to a single cause/effect, which makes them the kind of poems I want to read many times… “Salty as a lip” is my favorite. It’s so alive: strange and…” quote by Sage Cohen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d2e/sage-cohen-90776_books_i-d-say-that-most-of-these-poems-in-jaso_2267450.jpg)
![“[poems are] crystals deposited after the effervescent contact of the spirit with reality. (cristaux deposes apres l'effervescent contact de l'esprit avec la realite)” quote by Pierre Reverdy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eb1/pierre-reverdy-33281_crystals_poems-are-crystals-deposited-after-the-e_13424.jpg)
