A reader writes:

“Your quote from ‘Song of Myself’ yesterday reminded me of one of my

favorite older web pages – the favorite poems project… (A) Massachusetts construction worker talks about the poem and recites

portions – including the portion you quoted – in his video. It’s really

a wonderful piece. The guy is great and clearly loves the poem. He

recites it while leaning against his backhoe. A little gem, I’ve always

thought.” [thanks]