'Maggie and Milly and Molly and May' by E. E. Cummings is a short poem that briefly touches on the spectrum of human emotions. Through four young girls, the poet explores happiness, sadness, friendship, fear, and reflection. "Maggie and Milly and Molly and May" are at the beach having quite different experiences. One finds a shell, another finds a starfish, one experiences fear while being chased by a crab, and the final girl reflects on herself and the broader world. As a conclusion, the speaker notes how important the sea is, and what one can find there.
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