The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing, Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else, The day what belongs to the day–at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly, Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs. —“I Hear America Singing,” Walt Whitman What is Walt Whitman's poem celebrating about people? the concept that true joy comes from doing what you enjoy the idea that every person has a different favorite song the importance and individuality of each American and his or her job
