The first kiss plummeted him down a hole and popped him out into a world he thought he could get along in-as if he'd been pulling hard the wrong way and was now turned around headed downstream.
The quote from Denis Johnson's "Train Dreams" illustrates the profound impact of a first kiss on the protagonist. It suggests that this intimate moment acts as a catalyst, transforming his perception and direction in life. The imagery of falling down a hole conveys a sense of unexpected change, as if the kiss unlocks new emotions and possibilities that he previously overlooked.
This newfound understanding of love leads him to feel aligned...
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