I Sit And Look Out
July 6, 2023I Saw In Louisiana A Live Oak Growing
July 6, 2023I Saw Old General At Bay
I SAW old General at bay;
(Old as he was, his grey eyes yet shone out in battle like stars
His small force was now completely hemm’d in, in his works;
He call’d for volunteers to run the enemy’s lines–a desperate
emergency;
I saw a hundred and more step forth from the ranks–but two or three
were selected;
I saw them receive their orders aside–they listen’d with care–the
adjutant was very grave;
I saw them depart with cheerfulness, freely risking their lives.
Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, often referred to as the "father of free verse". His best-known work, "Leaves of Grass," is a celebration of American democracy, individualism, and the common people. Whitman's poetry also explored themes of sexuality and the body. He is considered one of the most influential poets in American literature.