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Leaves of Grass (1871-72)
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NO LABOR-SAVING MACHINE.
Nor discovery have I made; |
Nor will I be able to leave behind me any wealthy be-
quest to found a hospital or library,
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Nor reminiscence of any deed of courage, for America, |
Nor literary success, nor intellect—nor book for the
book-shelf;
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Only a few carols, vibrating through the air, I leave, |
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