1963


A Star in a Haymow

Composed by Simon Sargon

A Star in a Haymow Song Collection


"A Star in a Haymow" is the third song of Simon Sargon's song cycle A Star in a Haymow, which sets five poems of Kenneth Patchen. Sheet music for this song cycle is available directly through the composer by contacting the following address: info@simonsargon.com.

Text

For Miriam
by Kenneth Patchen

Do I not deal with angels
When her lips I touch

So gentle, so warm and sweet — falsity
Has no sight of her
O the world is a place of veils and roses
When she is there

I am come to her wonder
Like a boy finding a star in a haymow
And there is nothing cruel or mad or evil
Anywhere

Books

Collected Poems (Kenneth Patchen)

Kenneth Patchen