One of my favorite poets is Rabindranath Tagore. James Hopkins composed "Songs of Eternity" which is in three movements. The lyrics for this composition were taken from Tagore's "My Song" ,"When Death Comes" and "Peace".

My Song


This song of mine will wind its music around you,
My child,
Like the fond arms of love.
This song of mine will touch your fore-head like a kiss of blessing.
When you are alone it will sit by your side and whisper in your ear.
When you are in the crowd it will fence you about with aloofness.
My song will be like a pair of wings to your dreams,
Transport your heart to the verge of the unknown.
It will be like a faithful star overhead when the dark night is over your road.
My song will sit in the pupils of your eyes,
And carry your sight into the heart of things.
And when my voice is silent in death,
My song,
My song will speak in your living heart.

                                                                                                           (Tagore)