Smash down the cities
Knock the walls to pieces
Break the factories and cathedrals, warehouses and homes
Into loose piles of stone and lumber and black burnt wood
You are the soldiers and we command you
Build up the cities.
Set up the walls again
Put together once more the factories and cathedrals, warehouses and homes
Into buildings for life and labor:
You are workmen and citizens all
We command you.
I am busy working to bring Carl Sandburg's "And they Obey" 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 Carl Sandburg'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 Carl Sandburg's life and contributions to literature.
Check back soon to experience how "And they Obey" transforms when verse meets melody—a unique journey that makes poetry accessible, engaging, and profoundly moving in new ways.