Walt Whitman


Leaves of Grass. 35. Good-Bye My Fancy. 14. Interpolation Sounds


Over and through the burial chant,
Organ and solemn service, sermon, bending priests,
To me come interpolation sounds not in the show用lainly to me,
      crowding up the aisle and from the window,
Of sudden battle's hurry and harsh noises謡ar's grim game to sight
      and ear in earnest;
The scout call'd up and forward葉he general mounted and his aides
      around him葉he new-brought word葉he instantaneous order issued;
The rifle crack葉he cannon thud葉he rushing forth of men from their
      tents;
The clank of cavalry葉he strange celerity of forming ranks葉he
      slender bugle note;
The sound of horses' hoofs departing耀addles, arms, accoutrements.






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