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XVII Lady, i will touch you with my mind. Touch you and…

“XVII Lady, i will touch you with my mind. Touch you and touch and touch until you give me suddenly a smile,shyly obscene (lady i will touch you with my mind.)Touch you,that is all, lightly and you utterly will become with infinite care the poem which i do not write.” quote by e. e. cummings
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“XVII Lady, i will touch you with my mind. Touch you and touch and touch until you give me suddenly a smile,shyly obscene (lady i will touch you with my mind.)Touch you,that is all, lightly and you utterly will become with infinite care the poem which i do not write.”

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 speaker seeks an intimate, mental connection with a woman, desiring a profound, almost spiritual intimacy that transcends physical touch.

In simple terms: Desires deep mental intimacy.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate deep, respectful connections.

Themes

love intimacy creativity

Mood

intimate artistic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • artistic collaboration
  • mindful listening

Key Concepts

psycho‑sexuality spiritual yearning poetic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance desire with consent?
  • What does “mind touch” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Intense desire may feel invasive.

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