Noon Hour

Carl Sandburg

1878 to 1967

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

She sits in the dust at the walls 
And makes cigars,
Bending at the bench 
With fingers wage-anxious,
Changing her sweat for the day’s pay. 

Now the noon hour has come, 
And she leans with her bare arms 
On the window-sill over the river,
Leans and feels at her throat 
Cool-moving things out of the free open ways 

At her throat and eyes and nostrils 
The touch and the blowing cool 
Of great free ways beyond the walls 

Carl Sandburg's Noon Hour

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