Docks

Carl Sandburg

1878 to 1967

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

Strolling along 
By the teeming docks, 
I watch the ships put out. 
Black ships that heave and lunge 
And move like mastodons 
Arising from lethargic sleep 

The fathomed harbor 
Calls them not nor dares 
Them to a strain of action,
But outward, on and outward, 
Sounding low-reverberating calls, 
Shaggy in the half-lit distance, 
They pass the pointed headland, 
View the wide, far-lifting wilderness 
And leap with cumulative speed 
To test the challenge of the sea 

Plunging, 
Doggedly onward plunging,
Into salt and mist and foam and sun 

Carl Sandburg's Docks

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