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 3compassionating = sympathizing
- 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 *compassion = sympathy for another's suffering and wanting to help
- I announce the great individual, fluid as Nature, chaste,
affectionate, compassionate, fully arm'd.†Chpt 33compassionate = feeling or showing sympathy for another's suffering