summer+grass

This entire piece can be seen as Whitman lying on a bed of grass, looking at each individual blade, contemplating himself and his fellow man. His poems are very relaxing in the sense that there is no urgency to them. His poems and his thoughts will continue existing, irregardless of outside influence. The best place to think of philosophical manners is in a place that is relaxing and comforting, and for Whitman, a heavy believer in the natural and earthly beauties, the most comforting place is outside, lying on the grass.