Quote by Wallace Stevens

Tonight the lilacs magnify The easy passion, the ever-ready love Of the lover that lies within us and we breathe An odor evoking nothing, absolute. We encounter in the dead middle of the night The purple odor, the abundant bloom.


Tonight the lilacs magnify The easy passion, the ever-ready

Summary

This quote portrays the intoxicating allure of lilacs and the powerful emotions they evoke. The speaker describes how the scent of the lilacs magnifies the intense and effortless love that resides within human beings. It signifies a universal and timeless connection to passion and desire. The encounter with the purple, abundant blooms in the midst of darkness reflects the enchantment and awakening of our senses, suggesting that amidst the mundane, there are moments of intense beauty and connection that evoke pure desire and rapture.

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Love
By Wallace Stevens
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