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I LOOK ACROSS THE OCEAN by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON

Poet Analysis

Last Line: And growing near your time—
Subject(s): UNITED STATES;
I look across the ocean,
And kneel upon the shore,
I look out seaward''"westward,
My heart swells more and more.

I see the great new nation,
New spirit and new scope
Rise there from the sea's round shoulder,''"
A splendid sun of hope!

I see it and I tremble''"
My voice is full of tears''"
America tread softly,
You bear the fruit of years.

Tread softly''"you are pregnant
And growing near your time''"



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