Witch Quote by Lorna Dee Cervantes
““The Body As Braille” He tells me “your back is so beautiful.” He traces my spine with his hand. I’m burning like the white ring around the moon. “A witch’s moon,” dijo mi abuela. The schools call it “a reflection of ice crystals.” It’s a storm brewing in the cauldron of the sky. I’m in love but won’t tell him if it’s omens or ice.””
About This Quote
The speaker blends sensual imagery, mythic symbols, and familial whispers to convey yearning, uncertainty, and the mystique of love.
In simple terms: Love is described through vivid, otherworldly metaphors.
Key Takeaway
Emotion is expressed via layered, symbolic language.
Themes
love
myth
nature
Mood
mysterious
intense
Type
poetic
lyrical
When to use this quote
- poetic writing workshops
- artistic collaborations
- intimate conversations
Key Concepts
symbolic resonance
intergenerational voice
Practical Applications
- use metaphor to deepen emotional expression
- incorporate cultural references for richness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mythic language shape our perception of love?
- What does the 'witch’s moon' symbolize here?
A Different Perspective
The dense imagery may obscure clarity for some readers.
![“O, may you look, full moon that shines, On my pain for this last time: So many midnights from my desk, I have seen you, keeping watch: When over my books and paper, [390] Saddest friend, you appear! Ah! If on the mountain height I might stand in your sweet light, Float with spirits in mountain…” quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5b6/johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-36_books_o-may-you-look-full-moon-that-shines-on_969392.jpg)
