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I was advised to alter the phrase in bold to show what is happening instead of just describing it, but I am totally at a loss.

She is overwhelmed by passion and desire:
In his ink-stained arms, she is free from woe.

Does anyone have any ideas about what I could say to show that she feels safe and secure in his arms?

Thanks in advance,

Emma

Avangi · Accepted Answer

sailsofoblivionDoes anyone have any ideas about what I could say to show that she feels safe and secure in his arms?

What's wrong with "she feels safe and secure"?

Clive · Answer

Messy, careless guy to get ink on his arms. We usually just get it on our hands.

Clive

Anonymous · Answer

The first sentence is fine.  The second sentence does not match the first.  The phrase "ink-stained arms" is very unusual -even if he is, say, a printer by trade (and if you mean he has tattooed arms, this is an awkward way to say it; best not to even mention this)  - and distracts from what you're trying to say here.  And "she is free from woe" is not strong enough for the situation - most people are usually free from woe most of the time.  The second sentence should be something like:  "She melts in his arms."

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