2011
Wild Needle
Composed by 
David Leisner
David Leisner Text by 
Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver West Wind Song Collection
"Wild Needle" is the fourth song of David Leisner's song cycle West Wind, which sets the poetry of Mary Oliver.
The audio selection features William Ferguson, tenor, and David Leisner, guitar. The recording is from the live premiere performance in New York, 2012. Used with the permission of the composer.
Text
Wild Needle
by Mary Oliver
But how did you come burning down like a
wild needle, knowing
just where my heart was?
Audio
“Wild Needle” (from “West Wind”)
William Ferguson (tenor) & David Leisner (guitar)0:45