Song of the Open Road (Excerpts)
Afoot and light-hearted, I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me, The long brown path before me, leading wherever I choose. Henceforth I ask not good-fortune–I myself am good fortune; Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing, Strong and content, I travel the open road. The earth–that is sufficient; I do not want the constellations any nearer; I know they are very well where they are; I know they suffice for those who…