What inspired E.E. Cummings to focus so intensely on themes of desire and intimacy?
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What inspired E.E. Cummings to focus so intensely on themes of desire and intimacy?
Did anyone else feel the poetry's sensuality was more playful than serious?
How do you think the unconventional structure and punctuation contribute to the poem's mood?