The Self-Unseeing

Thomas Hardy

1840 to 1928

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We are working on musical arrangements of The Self-Unseeing by Thomas Hardy and they will be published on a date yet to be decided.

Here is the ancient floor, 
Footworn and hollowed and thin, 
Here was the former door 
Where the dead feet walked in.

She sat here in her chair, 
Smiling into the fire; 
He who played stood there,
Bowing it higher and higher.

Childlike, I danced in a dream;
Blessings emblazoned that day;
Everything glowed with a gleam;
Yet we were looking away!

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Thomas Hardy's The Self-Unseeing

We are busy working to bring Thomas Hardy's "The Self-Unseeing" 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 Thomas Hardy's words in meaningful ways.

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