I'd rather have two good friends, than 500,000 admirers.
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you said Is there anything which is dead or alive more beautiful than my body,to have in your fingers (trembling ever so little)? Looking into your eyes Nothing,i said,except the air of spring smelling of never and forever. ....and through the lattice which moved as if a hand is touched by a hand(which moved as though fingers touch a girl's breast, lightly) Do you believe in always,the wind said to the rain I am too busy with my flowers to believe,the rain answered
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote explores the beauty of physical connection and the fleeting yet profound nature of love and nature.
E. E. Cummings reflects on the exquisite beauty found in intimate moments between lovers and the natural world. The imagery of touch, flowers, and the air of spring evokes a sense of transience and tenderness, suggesting that love and nature create a unique, unparalleled beauty that transcends the physical presence. The poem emphasizes the importance of connection, both with a loved one and with the surrounding world, hinting at a deeper understanding of existence and the ephemeral beauty of life.
Themes
LoveBeautyNatureConnectionIntimacy
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding ceremony to illustrate the beauty of love.
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