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Feel Quote by Tahereh Mafi

“He's kissing me like he's lost me and he's found me and I'm slipping away and he's never going to let me go. I want to scream, sometimes, I want to collapse, sometimes, I want to die knowing that I've known what it was like to live with this kiss, this heart, this soft soft explosion that makes me…” quote by Tahereh Mafi
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““He's kissing me like he's lost me and he's found me and I'm slipping away and he's never going to let me go. I want to scream, sometimes, I want to collapse, sometimes, I want to die knowing that I've known what it was like to live with this kiss, this heart, this soft soft explosion that makes me feel like I've taken a sip of the sun, like I've eaten clouds 8,9, and 10.””

Tahereh Mafi

About This Quote

Source Novel: Shades of Gray, 2015

The speaker describes an intense, consuming love that feels both exhilarating and overwhelming, likening it to celestial and ethereal experiences.

In simple terms: Love can feel overwhelming and all‑consuming.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love’s intensity while staying grounded.

Themes

love passion identity vulnerability

Mood

emotional introspective

Type

romantic poetic

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • creative inspiration
  • personal crisis

Key Concepts

intense emotion self‑discovery transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance passion with personal well‑being?
  • When does love become self‑destructive?
A Different Perspective

Intense love can obscure self‑care.

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