Proudly the Flood Comes In + 

Proudly the flood comes in, shouting, foaming, advancing, + 

Long it holds at the high, with bosom broad outswelling, + 

All throbs, dilates⁠—the farms, woods, streets of cities⁠—workmen at work, + 

Mainsails, topsails, jibs, appear in the offing⁠—steamers’ pennants of smoke⁠—and under the forenoon sun, + 

Freighted with human lives, gaily the outward bound, gaily the inward bound, + 

Flaunting from many a spar the flag I love. + 