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Leaves of grass (1872)
Whitman, Walt (1819-1892)
Leaves of Grass.
PASSAGE TO INDIA.
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And you, Lady of Ships! you Mannahatta!
Old matron of this proud, friendly, turbulent city!
Often in peace and wealth you were pensive, or covertly frown'd amid all your children;
But now you smile with joy, exulting old Mannahatta!
Leaves of grass (1872)