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Leaves of Grass (1891-92)
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REVERSALS.
| LET that which stood in front go behind, |
| Let that which was behind advance to the front, |
| Let bigots, fools, unclean persons, offer new propositions, |
| Let the old propositions be postponed, |
| Let a man seek pleasure everywhere except in himself, |
| Let a woman seek happiness everywhere except in herself. |