I Saw In Louisiana A Live-Oak Growing

I Saw in Louisiana a Live-Oak Growing

by Walt Whitman

This poem, by Walt Whitman, celebrates the beauty and majesty of a live oak tree that he encountered in Louisiana. He describes the tree's massive trunk, its spreading branches, and its evergreen leaves. He compares the tree to a cathedral, a temple, and a ship. The poem is full of vivid imagery and symbolism, and it conveys a sense of awe and wonder at the natural world.

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Walt Whitman

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Walter Whitman  was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman i...

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