As the Time Draws Nigh. - A poem by Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman - As the Time Draws Nigh.

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AS the time draws nigh, glooming, a cloud, 
A dread beyond, of I know not what, darkens me. 
  
I shall go forth, 
I shall traverse The States awhile—but I cannot tell whither or how long; 
Perhaps soon, some day or night while I am singing, my voice will suddenly cease.
  
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O book, O chants! must all then amount to but this? 
Must we barely arrive at this beginning of us?... And yet it is enough, O soul! 
O soul! we have positively appear’d—that is enough.

Added: on April 20th, 2005 at 7:56 AM | Viewed: 8950 times | Comments and analysis of As the Time Draws Nigh. by Walt Whitman Comments (3)

As the Time Draws Nigh. - Comments and Information
Poet: Walt Whitman Poem: 1. As the Time Draws Nigh. Volume: Leaves of Grass - 15. Songs of Parting Year: Published/Written in 1900 Poem of the Day: May 5 2005 Comment 3 of 3, added on May 31st, 2005 at 11:54 PM. I believe this poem is trying to express the feeling of accomplishment. It is a good feeling to know that Walt Whitman in this poem believed that what he received and contributed in this life was enough. But it shows the comfort of dying in mind that he played his part in life which was more than enough to regard him. Michelle from United States Comment 2 of 3, added on May 5th, 2005 at 8:42 PM. It is a good feeling to know that walt whitman in thie poem beleived that what he received and contributed in this life was enough. Donald from United States Comment 1 of 3, added on April 20th, 2005 at 7:56 AM. This poem is so beautiful...i cant really say what its about, but it shows the comfort in dying that whitman has...i love it Caroline from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, As the Time Draws Nigh., has received 3 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Walt Whitman with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: Walt Whitman Poem: 1. As the Time Draws Nigh. Volume: Leaves of Grass - 15. Songs of Parting Year: Published/Written in 1900 Last read: May 12 2008, 1:11AM Poem of the Day: May 5 2005 Viewed 8950 times. Added on April 20th, 2005 at 7:56 AM.

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