Original poem reprinted online here: "O Sweet Spontaneous" by E.E. Cummings Originally read: October 14, 2013 More information about the Poet: E.E. Cummings My copy says the title of this poem is "5." A mistake on my part. In any case, this poem works through innuendo; however, the relationship is between how certain people want to view, "O sweet spontaneous / earth" versus what the earth actually does. The first group of people, the ones that have, "the / doting / fingers" are of "prurient philosophers." The alliteration of the line adds a sense of humor to the situation, and the idea that these philosophers are "purient" (having lustful or lascivious thoughts" brings a humorous dirty-old-man feel. [...] pinched and poked thee , has the naughty thumb of science prodded thy beauty N...
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