The Walking Man of Rodin

Carl Sandburg

1878 to 1967

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We are working on musical arrangements of The Walking Man of Rodin by Carl Sandburg and they will be published on a date yet to be decided.

Legs hold a torso away from the earth 
And a regular high poem of legs is here 
Powers of bone and cord raise a belly and lungs 
Out of ooze and over the loam where eves look and ears hear 
And arms have a chance to hammer and shoot and run motors 
You make us 
Proud of our legs, old man 

And you left off the head here. 
The skull found always crumbling neighbor of the ankles 

Carl Sandburg's The Walking Man of Rodin

We are busy working to bring Carl Sandburg's "The Walking Man of Rodin" 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 Carl Sandburg'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 Carl Sandburg's life and contributions to literature.

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