Whitman obviously adheres greatly to children, as they are a constant motif and theme in his poem, Song of Myself. He gives great recognition to youth, the essence of children and being young. A complete blank slate, not yet influenced on societal views and worldly demands, they only hold questions (sometimes answers), they wonder, they are the perfect example of being natural, and still believe anything is possible. In this entry Whitman again gives recognition to his youth and the things he did and learned. He says he Went to plays, read novels, basically giving the example that your youth should not be wasted and it does matter. What happens in your youth holds significance. That is when you are not jaded, when you're open to ideas and are able to ask questions and should continue to hold these qualities throughout life. In his poem he writes, "I am not a bit tamed, I am untranslatable"
Walt did it. He did it naked.
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