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Leaves of Grass (1881-82)
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TO A COMMON PROSTITUTE.
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BE composed—be at ease with me—I am Walt Whitman, liberal
and lusty as Nature, |
| Not till the sun excludes you do I exclude you, |
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Not till the waters refuse to glisten for you and the leaves to rustle
for you, do my words refuse to glisten and rustle for you. |
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My girl I appoint with you an appointment, and I charge you that
you make preparation to be worthy to meet me, |
| And I charge you that you be patient and perfect till I come. |
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Till then I salute you with a significant look that you do not forget
me. |