The Ship Starting

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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.

© Walt Whitman