To a Common Prostitute

Be composed--be at ease with me--I am Walt Whitman,
　　　liberal and lusty as Nature;
Not till the sun excludes you, do I exclude you;
Not till the waters refuse to glisten for you, and the leaves
　　　to rustle for you, do my words refuse to glisten
　　　and rustle for you.

My girl, I appoint with you an appointment--and I charge you
　　　that you make preparation to be worthy to meet me,
And I charge you that you be patient and perfect till I come. 5

Till then, I salute you with a significant look, that you
　　　do not forget me.