Under a Hat Rim

Carl Sandburg

1878 to 1967

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We are working on musical arrangements of Under a Hat Rim by Carl Sandburg and they will be published on a date yet to be decided.

While the hum and the hurry 
Of passing footfalls 
Beat in my ear like the restless surf 
Of a wind-blown sea, 
A soul came to me 
Out of the look on a face 

Eyes like a lake 
Where a storm-wind roams 
Caught me from under 
The rim of a hat
I thought of a midsea wreck 
and bruised fingers clinging 
to a broken state-room door 

Carl Sandburg's Under a Hat Rim

We are busy working to bring Carl Sandburg's "Under a Hat Rim" 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 "Under a Hat Rim" transforms when verse meets melody—a unique journey that makes poetry accessible, engaging, and profoundly moving in new ways.