The Walt Whitman Archive
Published Works
Books by Whitman
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AS ADAM, EARLY IN THE MORNING.
AS Adam, early in the morning,
Walking forth from the bower, refresh'd with sleep?
Behold me where I pass—hear my voice—approach,
Touch me—touch the palm of your hand to my Body
as I pass;
as I pass;
Be not afraid of my Body.