The Last Invocation
1 AT the last, tenderly, From the walls of the powerful, fortress’d house, From the clasp of the knitted locks—from the keep of the well-closed doors, Let me be wafted. 2 Let me glide noiselessly forth; With the key of softness unlock the locks—with a whisper, Set ope the doors, O Soul! 3 Tenderly! be not impatient! (Strong is your hold, O mortal flesh! Strong is your hold, O love.)
The Last Invocation - meaning Summary
Gentle Passage from Life
Whitman presents a calm, intimate plea for a gentle passage from life. The speaker asks to be carried quietly from the fortified body and household, using softness and a whisper to unlock doors and free the soul. The tone balances urgency and patience, acknowledging the strong hold of mortal flesh and love while urging a tender, unobtrusive release into whatever follows.
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