by Zoë Akins (1886 - 1958)

Language: English 
I am the wind that wavers,
    You are the certain land;
I am the shadow that passes
    Over the sand.

I am the leaf that quivers,
    You, the unshaken tree;
You are the stars that are steadfast,
    I am the sea.

You are the light eternal--
    Like a torch I shall die.
You are the surge of deep music,
    I but a cry!

Composition:

    Set to music by Gary Bachlund (b. 1947), "I am the wind", 2009 [ soprano and piano ]

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This text was added to the website: 2009-11-22
Line count: 12
Word count: 63