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Death Quote by W.B. Yeats

“O hiding hair and dewy eyes, I am no more with life and death, My heart upon his warm heart lies, My breath is mixed into his breath.” quote by W.B. Yeats
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““O hiding hair and dewy eyes, I am no more with life and death, My heart upon his warm heart lies, My breath is mixed into his breath.””

W.B. Yeats

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Song of the Wandering Aengus,” 1917

Intimate connection merges two beings, erasing boundaries of life and death through shared breath.

In simple terms: Love unites two souls, transcending life and death.

Key Takeaway

Cherish deep bonds that feel like one breath.

Themes

love union transcendence

Mood

passionate melancholic

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • close friendships
  • spiritual practices
  • artistic collaboration

Key Concepts

romanticism spirituality intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you ever feel your identity is lost in deep relationships?
  • How can love remain healthy without merging completely?
A Different Perspective

Intimacy can be idealized, overlooking individual autonomy.

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