Quote by Francesca Lia Block

I'd sit around dreaming that the boys I saw at shows or at work - the boys with silver earrings and big boots - would tell me I was beautiful, take me home and feed me Thai food or omelets and undress me and make love to me all night with the palm trees whispering windsongs about a tortured gleaming city and the moonlight like flame melting our candle bodies.

I'd sit around dreaming that the boys I saw at shows or at w

Summary

This quote depicts the longing and idealization of a person imagining an intense, passionate connection with someone they find attractive. They yearn for love, affirmation of their beauty, and a sense of adventure and excitement. The vivid imagery of silver earrings, big boots, and exotic food adds to the dream-like quality, suggesting a desire for an unconventional and passionate romance that transcends the ordinary. The quote evokes a sense of longing for connection and escapism through sensuality and passion.

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By Francesca Lia Block

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