I saw his round mouth's crimson. Choral Edition.

James Crawford sets Wilfred Owen's stark poem "I saw his round mouth's crimson." The text vividly portrays a soldier's death, evoking the image of a deepening crimson mouth like a dying sun, the final splendours on his cheek, and the cold, ancient stars reflected in his eyes. This SATB setting is a powerful exploration of mortality and loss, capturing the profound sorrow and desolate beauty of the poem's imagery. The English lyrics lend a directness to the emotional weight, making this a poignant and thought-provoking work for a choir.