SAB or SSA and Piano (3:45)
Date of composition: 2025
Love is My Cry Forever
Love is My Cry Forever is an accessible and beautiful piece commissioned by David Ward and the Pioneer Heritage Middle School Varsity Treble Choir in Frisco, TX. When I stumbled upon this Sara Teasdale text, I knew it would be the perfect text for this project. I believe everyone in this world is looking for some place to belong, and I thought this message was appropriate and fitting for young singers. In addition to Teasdale's text, I wrote a short refrain that captures my thoughts and ideas towards the poem.
With lyrical melodies, beautiful harmonies, and a piano accompaniment that stands alone, this piece will become a favorite among your choir.
Deep in the Night
Deep in the night the cry of a swallow,
Under the stars he flew,
Keen as pain was his call to follow
Over the world to you.
Love is my cry forever,
Sent on wings of song,
My heart yearns for some place to belong.
Love in my heart is a cry forever
Lost as the swallow's flight,
Seeking for you and never, never
Stilled by the stars at night.
-Sara Teasdale (1884-1933); Patrick Vu