Praised be the fathomless universe For life and joy and for objects and knowledge curious; And for love, sweet love-But praise! O praise and praise For the sure-enwinding arms of cool-enfolding Death. (Walt Whitman)

Praised be the fathomless universe For life and joy and for objects and knowledge curious; And for love, sweet love-But praise! O praise and praise For the sure-enwinding arms of cool-enfolding Death.

Walt Whitman

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