Seven nations stood with their hands on the jaws of death
It was the first week in August, Nineteen Hundred Fourteen
I was listening, you were listening, the whole world was listening.
And all of us heard a Voice murmuring
"I am the way and the light,
He that believeth on me
Shall not perish
But shall have everlasting life
Seven nations listening heard the Voice and answered
"O Hell!"
The jaws of death began clicking and they go on clicking
"O Hell!"
I am busy working to bring Carl Sandburg's "Jaws" 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 "Jaws" transforms when verse meets melody—a unique journey that makes poetry accessible, engaging, and profoundly moving in new ways.