The alternate group title 'Songs by the Calamus Pond.' was rejected in the top margin. 'Calamus' was retained in all subsequent editions of Leaves.

By the Calamus Pond I wander.' replaced the initial trial title 'In paths untrodden.'.. (In 1867, "In Paths Untrodden'.)

"By the Calamus pond, I wander,' added as the new opening line of the poem, was rejected in 1867.