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The definitive collection of Walt Whitman’s poetry.

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Songs of Parting

Enough O deed impromptu and secret, Enough O gliding present⁠—enough O summ’d-up past.

Dear friend whoever you are take this kiss, I give it especially to you, do not forget me, I feel like one who has done work for the day to retire awhile, I receive now again of my many translations, from my avataras ascending, while others doubtless await me, An unknown sphere more real than I dream’d, more direct, darts awakening rays about me, So long! Remember my words, I may again return, I love you, I depart from materials, I am as one disembodied, triumphant, dead.

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