History & Politics
As Adam Early in the Morning
From Leaves of Grass
History & Politics
As Adam early in the morning,
Walking forth from the bower refresh’d with sleep,
Behold me where I pass, hear my voice, approach,
Touch me, touch the palm of your hand to my body as I pass,
Be not afraid of my body.
Cite this poem
MLA
Whitman, Walt. “As Adam Early in the Morning.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/whitman/41/.
Chicago
Whitman, Walt. “As Adam Early in the Morning.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/whitman/41/.
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