Now i lay(with everywhere around)

e.e. cummings

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Now i lay(with everywhere around)
me(the great dim deep sound
of rain;and of always and of nowhere)and
what a gently welcoming darkestness--

now i lay me down(in a most steep
more than music)feeling that sunlight is
(life and day are)only loaned:whereas
night is given(night and death and the rain

are given;and given is how beautifully snow)

now i lay me down to dream of(nothing
i or any somebody or you
can begin to begin to imagine)

something which nobody may keep.
now i lay me down to dream of Spring

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  • gilbertohummel7

    Wow, this is my first time reading an e.e. cummings poem and I'm totally taken aback. Such profound complexity in his words - really makes you think. Subtle yet strong undertones about life and death, day and night, and dreams - it's like he invites you into a deep reflection. There's a raw beauty and rhythm that touches the heart. Just like that spring at the end, it's bringing up a fresh perspective. Amazing how his lines create vivid images in your mind. Great stuff, this e.e. cummings! Gonna read more of his stuff for sure.