All 3 Uses of
compassion
in
Leaves of Grass
- Apart from the pulling and hauling stands what I am, Stands amused, complacent, compassionating, idle, unitary, Looks down, is erect, or bends an arm on an impalpable certain rest, Looking with side-curved head curious what will come next, Both in and out of the game and watching and wondering at it.†
Chpt 3
- 13 My spirit has pass'd in compassion and determination around the whole earth, I have look'd for equals and lovers and found them ready for me in all lands, I think some divine rapport has equalized me with them.†
Chpt 6 *
- I announce the great individual, fluid as Nature, chaste, affectionate, compassionate, fully arm'd.†
Chpt 33
Definition:
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(compassion) sympathy for another's suffering and wanting to help