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Leaves of Grass
1867
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Perfections

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PERFECTIONS.

ONLY themselves understand themselves, and the like
of themselves, As Souls only understand Souls.

Previous Poem: Tests
Table of Contents (1867)
Next Poem: Song of the Broad-Axe

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