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Leaves of Grass (1891-92)
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THE WALLABOUT MARTYRS.
| Greater than memory of Achilles or Ulysses, |
| More, more by far to thee than tomb of Alexander, |
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Those cart loads of old charnel ashes, scales and splints of
mouldy bones, |
| Once living men—once resolute courage, aspiration, strength, |
| The stepping stones to thee to-day and here, America. |