Quote by e. e. (Edward Estlin) cummings

if there are any heavens my mother will(all by herself)haveone. It will not be a pansy heaven ora fragile heaven of lilies-of-the-valley butit will be a heaven of blackred rosesmy father will be(deep like a rosetall like a rose)standing near myswaying over her(silent)with eyes which are really petals and seenothing with the face of a poet really whichis a flower and not a face withhandswhich whisperThis is my beloved my(suddenly in sunlighthe will bow,and the whole garden will bow)

if there are any heavens my mother will(all by herself)haveo

Summary

This quote beautifully expresses the speaker's belief that their mother deserves a unique and extraordinary heaven all to herself. They emphasize that it will not be a delicate or conventional heaven, but rather one adorned with strong and vibrant black-red roses. The presence of the father figure, depicted as deep and tall like a rose, adds a sense of tranquility and admiration. The quote suggests that in this heaven, the mother will be honored and loved by her partner, surrounded by the beauty of nature, and acknowledged as the beloved one.

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By e. e. (Edward Estlin) cummings

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