As Adam Early in the Morning
1819-1892
As Adam early in the morning,
Walking forth from the bower refresh'd with sleep,
Behold me where I pass, hear my voice, approach,
Touch me, touch the palm of your hand to my body as I pass,
Be not afraid of my body.
DayPoems Poem No. 1916
<a href="http://www.daypoems.net/poems/1916.html">As Adam Early in the Morning by Walt Whitman</a>
The DayPoems Poetry Collection, www.daypoems.net
Timothy Bovee, editor
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