The Walt Whitman Archive
Published Works
Books by Whitman
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THE SHIP STARTING.
Lo! THE unbounded sea!
On its breast a Ship starting, spreading all her sails—
an ample Ship, carrying even her moonsails;
an ample Ship, carrying even her moonsails;
The pennant is flying aloft, as she speeds, she speeds
so stately— below, emulous waves press forward,
so stately— below, emulous waves press forward,
They surround the Ship, with shining curving motions,
and foam.
and foam.