Song of Myself by Walt Whitman I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. I loafe and invite my soul, I lean and loafe at my ease observing a spear of summer grass.

In 1–2 sentences, analyze the poet’s use of words and describe an interpretation of the poem those words support.

The poet's use of words in declaring that every atom belonging to him is as good as belongs to the reader suggests a sense of unity and interconnectedness with all beings. This interpretation is supported by the idea of celebrating oneself and inviting the soul to observe and appreciate the simplicity of nature.