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Beats Quote by William Butler Yeats

“Beloved, let your eyes half close, and your heart beat Over my heart, and your hair fall over my breast, Drowning love's lonely hour in deep twilight of rest.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“Beloved, let your eyes half close, and your heart beat Over my heart, and your hair fall over my breast, Drowning love's lonely hour in deep twilight of rest.”

William Butler Yeats

About This Quote

A yearning for intimate closeness that merges physical and emotional selves, seeking solace in shared stillness.

In simple terms: Intimate union in quiet moments

Key Takeaway

Depth of connection transcends solitude

Themes

love intimacy solace transcendence longing

Mood

tender reflective yearning

Type

poetic ly intimate

When to use this quote

  • late-night conversations
  • cuddling in a dimly lit room
  • shared meditation
  • quiet companionship

Key Concepts

physical closeness emotional resonance nighttime metaphor

Practical Applications

  • romantic poetry
  • therapeutic writing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does physical proximity deepen emotional intimacy?
  • What does "deep twilight of rest" symbolize?
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