by Walter De la Mare (1873 - 1956)

Language: English 
When I go free,
I think 'twill be
A night of stars and snow,
And the wild fires of frost shall light
My footsteps as I go;
Nobody--nobody will be there
With groping touch, or sight,
To see me in my bush of hair
Dance burning through the night.

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Composition:

    Set to music by Gary Bachlund (b. 1947), "When I go free", 2009 [ medium voice and piano ]

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This text was added to the website: 2008-01-12
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