Leaves of Grass (1871-72)


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ONE'S-SELF I SING.


1  ONE'S-SELF I sing—a simple, separate Person;
Yet utter the word Democratic, the word En-masse .

2  Of Physiology from top to toe I sing;
Not physiognomy alone, nor brain alone, is worthy for
         the muse—I say the Form complete is worthier
         far;
The Female equally with the male I sing.

3  Of Life immense in passion, pulse, and power,
Cheerful—for freest action form'd, under the laws di-
         vine,
The Modern Man I sing.
 
 
 
 
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