Leaves of Grass (1881-82)


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O YOU WHOM I OFTEN AND SILENTLY COME.

O YOU whom I often and silently come where you are that I may
         be with you,
As I walk by your side or sit near, or remain in the same room
         with you,
Little you know the subtle electric fire that for your sake is play-
         ing within me.
 
 
 
 
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