Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892. Leaves of Grass (1881-82)
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THE SHIP STARTING.
Lo, the unbounded sea,
On its breast a ship starting, spreading all sails, carrying even her
moonsails,
The pennant is flying aloft as she speeds she speeds so stately --
below emulous waves press forward,
They surround the ship with shining curving motions and foam.
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