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We Two Boys Together Clinging.

WE two boys together clinging,

One the other never leaving,

Up and down the roads going—North and South          excursions making,

Power enjoying—elbows stretching—fingers clutch-          ing,

Armed and fearless—eating, drinking, sleeping, lov-          ing,

No law less than ourselves owning—sailing, soldiering,          thieving, threatening,

Misers, menials, priests alarming—air breathing, water          drinking, on the turf of the sea-beach dancing,

Cities wrenching, ease scorning, statutes mocking,          feebleness chasing,

Fulfilling our foray.

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