Quote by e. e. (Edward Estlin) cummings

It is with roses and locomotives (not to mention acrobats Spring electricity Coney Island the 4th of July the eyes of mice and Niagara Falls) that my poems are competing.

It is with roses and locomotives (not to mention acrobats Sp

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In this quote, the speaker suggests that their poems are filled with vivid and diverse imagery, symbolizing the wide range of life experiences they draw inspiration from. The roses signify beauty, locomotives represent progress and movement, acrobats symbolize agility and skill, and Spring hints at the promise of renewal. The mention of electricity, Coney Island, the 4th of July, and Niagara Falls emphasizes the excitement and dynamism present in their writing. Through this medley of images, the speaker asserts that their poems are vying for attention by capturing the richness and variety of the world around them.

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By e. e. (Edward Estlin) cummings

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