Ship Starting The

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Ship Starting The by Walt Whitman

 LO! the unbounded sea! 
On its breast a Ship starting, spreading all her sails—an ample Ship,
 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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