![]() ![]() These burdens may represent the experiences and lessons of life that shape the individual, and the speaker seems to accept them as part of his identity. He recognizes that the constellations are sufficient for those who belong to them, but the speaker carries his own “old delicious burdens” with him wherever he goes. He appreciates the earth’s abundance and does not desire anything more, such as the constellations. The speaker also reflects on the earth and their connection to it. Instead, he embraces the open road with strength and contentment. he also vows to stop complaining, delaying, or needing anything, and to leave behind their indoor complaints and critical judgments. The speaker declares that he is no longer reliant on good fortune, and that he himself is good fortune. The long, winding path ahead represents the journey of life and the opportunities that it brings. The speaker takes to the open road with a light and carefree spirit, feeling healthy and free with the world at their feet. ![]() This poem is a celebration of the freedom and joy of travel, and a declaration of independence from the constraints of society. (Despite this, I continue to carry my old, delightful burdens, I carry them with me wherever I go, men and women, I swear that it is impossible for me to get rid of them, I am filled with them, and I will fill others with them in return.) I do not desire the constellations to be closer, I am aware that they are perfectly situated where they are, I understand that they are sufficient for those who are connected to them. Leaving behind my indoor complaints and critical judgments, I am strong and satisfied as I travel the open road. I will no longer whine or delay, needing nothing. I no longer seek good fortune, for I am good fortune itself. The long, winding path ahead of me leading wherever I desire. Feeling healthy and free, with the world at my feet. I take to the open road with a light and carefree spirit. He argues against staying in one place for too long, although the hospitality may be true. Whitman talks about the people and places. The road signifies ‘mobility.’ One can take the road as a point to start over towards something new. A road is something everyone uses, whether rich or poor and it forces all levels of people to associate with one another. It gives us poet’s realization that along the journey of life one will face a test of wisdom which is not tested in any school or university. Song of the Open Road’ from ‘Leaves of Grass’, is a beautiful blend of self-awareness, free will and tenderness of heart. constellations – Here it means group, collection, gathering of people whimper – low voice of cry or agony, unhappiness, sadnessħ. ![]() delicious burdens(here)- sweet memories of the pastĦ. Afoot- going on foot, walking, in motionĥ. I am fill’d with them, and I will fill them in return.)ġ. I swear it is impossible for me to get rid of them, (Still here I carry my old delicious burdens, I know they suffice for those who belong to them. ![]()
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