by Nancy Cox
Identity Poem #1
Language: English
I am the forest, full of dark places, keeping my secrets. I am cool, tranquil, and known for my silences. A haven, and a place where things rot. My leaves whisper ancient words and flash sun-reflections. I smooth my jagged edges with moss and open myself to the wind. I hold moonlight. I die and renew daily. In dim unexpected hollows, I grow exquisite red blossoms.
Text Authorship:
- by Nancy Cox , "Identity Poem #1" [author's text not yet checked against a primary source]
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Carol Barnett , "Identity Poem #1", copyright © 1986 [ soprano and guitar ], from Voices, no. 1
Score: Carol Barnett [external link]
Score: Carol Barnett [external link] [sung text checked 1 time]
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