Samuel Taylor ColeridgeHence, viper thoughts, that coil around my mind, Reality's dark dream! I turn from you, and listen to the wind.
About This Quote
When someone is speaking to you and you just can't seem to get enough of their voice, it can be said that you are entranced by their voice. However, this line of poetry takes the idea to the next level. It turns that into a snake that coils around your mind, making it impossible for you to think straight or hear what is being said. The speaker makes it clear that he is not listening to reality but instead to some sinister nightmare.
Source: Dejection: An Ode
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