Maxioms by Walt Whitman
Where the katydid works her chromatic reed on the walnut-tree
over the well.
Where the katydid works her chromatic reed on the walnut-tree
over the well.
The earth is rude, silent, incomprehensible at first; Be not discouraged-- keep on-- there are divine things, well envelop'd; I read more
The earth is rude, silent, incomprehensible at first; Be not discouraged-- keep on-- there are divine things, well envelop'd; I swear to you there are divine things more beautiful than words can tell.
Love the earth and sun and animals, Despise riches, give alms to everyone that asks, Stand up for the stupid read more
Love the earth and sun and animals, Despise riches, give alms to everyone that asks, Stand up for the stupid and crazy, Devote your income and labor to others ... And your very flesh shall be a great poem.
There is that indescribable freshness and unconsciousness about an illiterate person that humbles and mocks the power of the noblest read more
There is that indescribable freshness and unconsciousness about an illiterate person that humbles and mocks the power of the noblest expressive genius.
To have great poets, there must be great audiences too.
To have great poets, there must be great audiences too.
