Quote by Walt Whitman

Press close bare-bosomed night -- press close magnetic nourishing night! Night of south winds! night of the large few stars! Still nodding night! mad naked summer night.


Press close bare-bosomed night -- press close magnetic nouri

Summary

This quote, taken from Walt Whitman's poem "Song of the Open Road," celebrates the beauty and sensuality of the night. The writer depicts a warm summer night, inviting it to embrace the world and its creatures. The phrase "press close" suggests a desire for intimacy, as Whitman personifies the night as a nourishing, magnetic force. The mention of south winds and large stars evokes a feeling of expansiveness and connection to nature. The overall tone celebrates the uninhibited freedom and intensity of a summer night.

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Night
By Walt Whitman
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