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Roots and Leaves Themselves Alone

by Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman, the celebrated poet of American democracy, invites you to a journey of the senses in his lyrical poem, "Roots and Leaves Themselves Alone." In this evocative poem, Whitman celebrates the beauty and bounty of nature, and the interconnectedness of all living things. He invites the reader to experience the world through their senses, to savor the scents of wild flowers and the songs of birds, and to feel the warmth of the sun on their skin.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1867

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Walt Whitman

United States

Walter Whitman  was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman i...

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