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Leaves of Grass
1860
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Debris 11
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DEBRIS.
T
HREE
old men slowly pass, followed by three others,
and they by three others,
They are beautiful—the one in the middle of each
group holds his companions by the hand,
As they walk, they give out perfume wherever they
walk.
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