I'd rather learn from one bird how to sing than teach ten thousand stars how not to dance

I'd rather learn from one bird how to sing than teach ten thousand stars how not to dance

The quote “I'd rather learn from one bird how to sing than teach ten thousand stars how not to dance” perfectly encapsulates the essence of e e cummings’ unique and unconventional approach to poetry. Known for his experimental style and disregard for traditional grammar and syntax, cummings was a poet who sought inspiration from the natural world and the beauty of everyday life.