Leaves of Grass, Part 243 summary
Part 243 of 358 · Book 5: Calamus · 1 min to read the part
In The Last Invocation, the speaker asks to be carried gently out of an enclosing fortress and calls on the soul to unlock its doors without noise or haste. The closing appeal acknowledges the powerful hold of flesh and love, making release a tender process rather than a forceful escape.
What happens
- The speaker asks for a tender departure from a fortress with tightly secured doors.
- The speaker asks to glide out silently and calls on the soul to open the locks gently.
- The speaker urges patience and acknowledges the strong hold of mortal flesh and love.
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What to notice
The appeal joins the image of confinement to the wish for a quiet release. It gives the soul an active role in opening the enclosure.
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