WALT WHITMAN
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I would dare say that you are a superman. Would fling the words out to the world And dare him who dares to question it. I would satiate myself with the art of you; Would fling aside the talent of the many, For the gift of the few Whom you have touched. In your hands you hold a torch of light, A message in your being, While in your eyes— Far seeing vision clear and bright. There is power in your poise, And magic In your rhythm, advance and wait. Drinking in your greatness, I, myself, am great.