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by Walt Whitman (1819 - 1892)

One's self I sing
 (Sung text for setting by V. Fine)
 See original
Language: English 
One's-Self I sing -- a simple, sep'rate Person;
Yet utter the word Democratic, the word En-masse.

Of Physiology from top to toe I sing;
Not physiognomy alone, nor brain alone, is worthy for the muse -- 
I say the Form complete is worthier far;
The Female equally with the male I sing.

Of Life immense in passion, pulse, and power,
Cheerful -- for freest action form'd, under the laws divine,
The Modern Man I sing.

Composition:

    Set to music by Vivian Fine (1913 - 2000), "One's self I sing", 1986, first performed 1987 [ vocal duet with piano ], from Inscriptions, no. 1

Text Authorship:

  • by Walt Whitman (1819 - 1892), "One's‑Self I sing", appears in Leaves of Grass

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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]

This text was added to the website: 2009-11-22
Line count: 9
Word count: 73

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