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Leaves of GrassWalt Whitman

poetry · Item 666

A reason to turn the page

When you read, the visible me becomes invisible—what then remains between your eyes and my voice?

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When you read these I that was visible am become invisible, Now it is you, compact, visible, realizing my poems, seeking me, Fancying how happy you were if I could be with you and become your comrade; Be it as if I were with you. (Be not too certain but I am now with you.)