This excerpt from "Song of the Broad-Axe" (4th Stanza) by Walt Whitman explores themes of nature, labor, and the power of the individual. Whitman uses the image of the broad-axe, a tool of creation and destruction, to symbolize the transformative potential of human action. He celebrates the physical strength and skill of the laborer, emphasizing the dignity of honest work and the importance of self-reliance. The stanza also reflects Whitman's belief in the interconnectedness of all things, suggesting that the individual is both separate and part of a larger whole. This work showcases Whitman's distinctive poetic style, characterized by free verse, vivid imagery, and a celebration of American life.