Plowboy

Carl Sandburg

1878 to 1967

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

After the last red sunset glimmer,
Black on the line of a low hill rise,
Formed into moving shadows, I saw 
A plowboy and two horses lined against the gray,
Plowing in the dusk the last furrow 
The turf had a gleam of brown,
And smell of soil was in the air,
And, cool and moist, a haze of April 

I shall remember you long, 
Plowboy and horses against the sky in shadow 
I shall remember you and the picture 
You made for me,
Turning the turf in the dusk 
And haze of an April gloaming 

Carl Sandburg's Plowboy

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