Walt Whitman's poem "Song of Myself" was censored in the 1800s. I cannot help but wonder about the rigid mindset that banned this inspiring poem. It is now considered the ethos of the United States of America. “Song of Myself” is a celebration of diversity, equality, joy and life. In other words it is about love.
“I celebrate myself and sing myself, and what I
assume you shall assume,
For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to
you…
You can read the full poem here.
