In “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry,” Walt Whitman talks about something as simple as taking the ferry and shows how it connects people in a special way. He writes about crossing the river and seeing many people doing the same thing. Even though these people are strangers, Whitman believes that they are all connected because they share the same experience.

One important idea in the poem is how Whitman feels connected to the people around him. He sees many people on the ferry and the shore, all busy with their own lives. It might seem like these people have nothing in common, but Whitman thinks differently. He believes that because they are all crossing the river, they are united in a deeper way. Even if they don’t talk to each other, they are part of the same moment, looking at the same river and sky, and feeling the same things.

Whitman also talks about people in the future. He imagines that in many years, people will still take the same ferry and see the same sights. He writes, “Just as you feel when you look on the river and sky, so I felt.” Whitman tells future generations that they will feel the same way he does now. Even though time changes, people will still have the same experiences. It creates a strong connection between people, despite the fact they live in different times.

Whitman’s idea is convincing because he talks about something all people understand, it is daily routines. He shows that even if people do something that seems boring, like commuting or traveling, they are sharing that experience with many others. By focusing on these small, everyday things, Whitman helps people realize that they are not alone. Many people before have done the same things, and many people after will do them too.

This makes me think that I am part of something bigger. Even in moments when I feel alone, I am actually sharing the same feelings with others. I see the same sky and the same river, and I go through the same types of experiences. Whitman helps me to understand that these small things connect me to other people, both now and in the future. Whitman shows me that even the most ordinary moments can be full of meaning. By taking the ferry, I am doing something that connects me to many other people. His poem helps me see that I am part of the same human story, even if people are strangers or live in different times.

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