Alone! Alone! No beacon, far or near!
No chart, no compass, and no anchor stay!
Like melting fog, the mirage melts away
In all−surrounding darkness, void and clear,
Drifting, I spread vain hands, and vainly peer,
And vainly call for pilotweep and pray;
Beyond these limits not the faintest ray
Shows the distant coast whereto the lost may steer.
O what is Life, if we must hold it thus,
As wind−blown sparks hold momentary fire?
What are these gifts without the larger boon?
O what is Art, or Wealth, or Fame to us
Who scarce have time to know what we desire?
O what is Love, if we must part so soon?
I am busy working to bring Ada Cambridge's "Despair" to life through some 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:
This creative journey takes time—each composition represents hours of dedicated work to create something that deepens our connection to Ada Cambridge's words in meaningful ways.
While you wait for the complete interpretation, I invite you to explore other musical arrangements in my gallery or learn more about Ada Cambridge's life and contributions to literature.
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