April

Nora Hopper Chesson

1871 to 1906

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We are working on musical arrangements of April by Nora Hopper Chesson and they will be published on a date yet to be decided.

I flood with gold the gorses, 
With rain the water-courses, 
And I restrain 
With silver rein 
The wild sea-horses. 

I am the blackbird singing, 
I am the grasses swinging; 
I am the spur 
Sets reeds astir 
And bluebells ringing. 

I quicken in their graves 
Seeds that the winter saves: 
Flags for me stay; 
The budding May 
My coming craves. 

I open all kept close, 
I quicken the red rose; 
The cloud that towers 
Big with its showers 
My message knows. 

I am the hawk that hovers. 
The wild life in the covers: 
No lark so high 
Dare soar, as I 
That sing to lovers. 

I flood with gold the gorses, 
With rain the water-courses, 
And I restrain 
With silver rein 
The wild sea-horses. 

Nora Hopper Chesson's April

We are busy working to bring Nora Hopper Chesson's "April" 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 Nora Hopper Chesson's words in meaningful ways.

While you wait for our complete interpretation, we invite you to explore other musical arrangements in our gallery or learn more about Nora Hopper Chesson's life and contributions to literature.

Check back soon to experience how "April" transforms when verse meets melody—a unique journey that makes poetry accessible, engaging, and profoundly moving in new ways.