Life
Barry Cornwall
1787 to 1874
We are born; we laugh; we weep;
We love; we droop, we die!
Ah! wherefore do we laugh or weep?
Why do we live or die?
Who knows that secret deep?
Alas, not I!
Why doth the violet spring
Unseen by human eye?
Why do the radiant seasons bring
Sweet thoughts that quickly fly?
Why do our fond hearts cling
To things that die?
We toil - through pain and wrong;
We fight - and fly;
We love; we lose; and then, ere long,
Stone-dead we lie.
Of Life! is all thy song
"Endure and - die?"
Barry Cornwall's Life
We are busy working to bring Barry Cornwall's "Life" to life through our unique musical arrangements and will have a full analysis of the poem here for you soon.
At V2Melody, each arrangement is crafted with care through a thoughtful partnership of human artistry and technological innovation. This process involves:
- Deep analysis of the poem's rhythm, structure, and emotional essence
- Careful selection of musical styles that enhance the poem's unique voice
- Balancing traditional poetic expression with contemporary sound landscapes
- Multiple revisions to ensure the arrangement honors the poet's original vision
This creative journey takes time—each composition represents hours of dedicated work to create something that deepens our connection to Barry Cornwall's words in meaningful ways.
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