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Spring slattern of seasons you have soggy legs and a muddy…

“Spring slattern of seasons you have soggy legs and a muddy petticoat drowsy is your hair your eyes are sticky with dream and you have a sloppy body from being brought to bed of crocuses when you sing in your whisky voice the grass rises on the head of the earth and all the trees are put on edge…” quote by e. e. cummings
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“Spring slattern of seasons you have soggy legs and a muddy petticoat drowsy is your hair your eyes are sticky with dream and you have a sloppy body from being brought to bed of crocuses when you sing in your whisky voice the grass rises on the head of the earth and all the trees are put on edge spring of the excellent jostle of thy hips and the superior”

e. e. cummings

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The poem celebrates spring’s chaotic, sensual energy, urging the body to awaken and move with the season’s vitality.

In simple terms: Spring awakens the body and senses.

Key Takeaway

Embrace spring’s wild, sensual energy.

Themes

nature sensuality awakening body movement

Mood

joyful energetic playful

Type

poetic sensory inspirational

When to use this quote

  • dancing in spring
  • outdoor activities
  • creative writing
  • sensory meditation

Key Concepts

cymbals imagery fluidity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does spring affect your mood?
  • What bodily sensations do you notice?
A Different Perspective

May become overly indulgent, losing focus.

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