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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE SHIP STARTING, by WALT WHITMAN Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Lo! The unbounded sea!
Last Line: They surround the ship with shining curving motions and foam.
Subject(s): Science; Scientists
First Line: Lo! The unbounded sea!
Last Line: They surround the ship with shining curving motions and foam.
Subject(s): Science; Scientists
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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