The Flight is a lovely poem about companionship by the American poet Sara Teasdale (1884 – 1933). There seem to be two different poems by Teasdale both named The Flight, this version was printed in 1924 (source Poetryfoundation.org)
I kept the arrangement very simple in this track, the only instruments used are a classical guitar, an electric guitar and my vocals.
The album art is a painting by the African-American artist Grafton Tyler Brown (1841 – 1918).
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The Flight
By Sara Teasdale
We are two eagles
Flying together
Under the heavens,
Over the mountains,
Stretched on the wind.
Sunlight heartens us,
Blind snow baffles us,
Clouds wheel after us
Ravelled and thinned.
We are like eagles
But when Death harries us,
Human and humbled
When one of us goes,
Let the other follow,
Let the flight be ended,
Let the fire blacken,
Let the book close.
Sara Teasdale
Sara Teasdale (1884 – 1933) was an American lyric poet. Lyrical poetry is a form of poetry that expresses personal feelings or emotions, often from a first-person perspective and in a songlike manner.
Teasdale’s poems are is known for their accessible style, use of universal themes and beautiful imagery. Despite suffering from health issues and depression she released several poetry collections during her lifetime. Her book “Love Songs” was awarded with the 1918 Pulitzer prize.
