Wars
Carl Sandburg
1878 to 1967
In the old wars drum of hoofs and the beat of shod feet
In the new wars hum of motors and the tread of rubber tires
In the wars to come silent wheels and whirr of rods not yet dreamed out in the heads of men
In the old wars clutches of short swords and ]abs into faces with spears
In the new wars long-range guns and smashed walls, guns running a spit of metal and men falling in tens and twenties
In the wars to come new silent deaths, new silent hurlers not yet dreamed out in the heads of men
In the old wars kings quarreling and thousands of men following
In the new wars kings quarreling and millions of men following
In the wars to come kings kicked under the dust and millions of men following great causes not yet dreamed out in the heads of men
Carl Sandburg's Wars
I am busy working to bring Carl Sandburg's "Wars" to life through some unique musical arrangements and will have a full analysis of the poem here for you soon.
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- 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 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.
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