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In the poem "May I Feel Said He" by E.E. Cummings, the poet explores a playful and intimate dialogue between two individuals. The poem employs concise and fragmented lines, showcasing Cummings' signature style. Through repetition and alternating dialogue, the poem captures a sense of curiosity, desire, and consent between the couple. The poem progresses from innocent inquiries about touch and physical closeness to more profound emotions and the complexities of relationships. The use of parentheses emphasizes whispered responses and adds an intimate tone to the conversation. The poem concludes with a sense of affirmation and connection as the characters declare their devotion to each other. Overall, the poem captures the tender exploration of love, consent, and intimacy in a concise and evocative manner.

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May I Feel Said He

E.E. Cummings By more E.E. Cummings

may i feel said he
(i'll squeal said she
just once said he)
it's fun said she

(may i touch said he
how much said she
a lot said he)
why not said she

(let's go said he
not too far said she
what's too far said he
where you are said she)

may i stay said he
(which way said she
like this said he
if you kiss said she

may i move said he
is it love said she)
if you're willing said he
(but you're killing said she

but it's life said he
but your wife said she
now said he)
ow said she

(tiptop said he
don't stop said she
oh no said he)
go slow said she

(cccome?said he
ummm said she)
you're divine!said he
(you are Mine said she)

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