O make me a mask

Dylan Thomas

1914 to 1953

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We are working on musical arrangements of O make me a mask by Dylan Thomas and they will be published on a date yet to be decided.

O make me a mask and a wall to shut from your spies 
Of the sharp, enamelled eyes and the spectacled claws 
Rape and rebellion in the nurseries of my face,
Gag of a dumbstruck tree to block from bare enemies 
The bayonet tongue in this undefended prayerpiece,
The present mouth, and the sweetly blown trumpet of lies, 
Shaped in old armour and oak the countenance of a dunce 
To shield the glistening brain and blunt the examiners,
And a tear-stained widower grief drooped from the lashes 
To veil belladonna and let the dry eyes perceive 
Others betray the lamenting lies of their losses 
By the curve of the nude mouth or the laugh up the sleeve.

Dylan Thomas's O make me a mask

We are busy working to bring Dylan Thomas's "O make me a mask" 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 Dylan Thomas's words in meaningful ways.

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