The Wanderer Thomas Hardy
"The Wanderer" by Thomas Hardy is a poignant reflection on solitude and the search for meaning in a transient world. The lyrics convey themes of loss, longing, and the inevitability of change, as the narrator roams through life, grappling with existential questions. The song features a melancholic melody, with unique elements such as haunting harmonies that enhance its emotional depth. Though not a traditional song, Hardy's work has influenced numerous adaptations in various genres. The piece resonates with audiences, highlighting the universal experience of wandering through life's uncertainties. #Folk
There is nobody on the road
  But I,
And no beseeming abode
  I can try
For shelter, so abroad
  I must lie.
The stars feel not far up,
  And to be
The lights by which I sup
  Glimmeringly,
Set out in a hollow cup
  Over me.
They wag as though they were
  Panting for joy
Where they shine, above all care,
  And annoy,
And demons of despair -
  Life’s alloy.
Sometimes outside the fence
  Feet swing past,
Clock-like, and then go hence,
  Till at last
There is a silence, dense,
  Deep, and vast.
  But I,
And no beseeming abode
  I can try
For shelter, so abroad
  I must lie.
The stars feel not far up,
  And to be
The lights by which I sup
  Glimmeringly,
Set out in a hollow cup
  Over me.
They wag as though they were
  Panting for joy
Where they shine, above all care,
  And annoy,
And demons of despair -
  Life’s alloy.
Sometimes outside the fence
  Feet swing past,
Clock-like, and then go hence,
  Till at last
There is a silence, dense,
  Deep, and vast.
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